DR. GEORGE HUDDLESTON IV M.D.
NPI 1578852976
Hospitalist in Decatur, AL

Q: What is George Huddleston's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Huddleston is 1578852976. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2011.

Q: What is George Huddleston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Huddleston was last updated on September 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 06, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1201 7TH ST SE, DECATUR, AL 35601(256) 973-2909(256) 973-2552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. George Huddleston Iv M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GEORGE HUDDLESTON IV M.D. (NPI 1578852976) is an individual hospitalist provider in Decatur, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (47192) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578852976

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE HUDDLESTON IVCredential: M.D.

Location Address1201 7TH ST SEDecatur, AL 35601-3337

Mailing Address1201 7th St SeDecatur, AL 35601-3337 · (256) 973-2909 · Fax (256) 973-2909

Phone(256) 973-2909

Fax(256) 973-2552

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2023

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2023

✔ NPI 1578852976 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 47192✔ Licensed in TX · Q9379

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 47192 (AL), A125504 (CA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1201 7TH ST SE, Decatur, AL 35601

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid363523701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George Huddleston Iv M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224252788

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231016003468

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

533 services162 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

124 services123 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

89 services39 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

20 services20 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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