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BIRMINGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC
NPI 1598796542
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 06, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD, SUITE 300, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242(205) 930-2060(205) 930-2063 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, Llc NPPES

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

BIRMINGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC (NPI 1598796542) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists John Farley, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598796542
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameBIRMINGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC
Location Address7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD, SUITE 300Birmingham, AL 35242-6402
Mailing Address7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35242-6402 · (205) 930-2060 · Fax (205) 930-2063
Phone(205) 930-2060
Fax(205) 930-2063
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn FarleyPresident · (205) 930-2060
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1598796542 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedDietitian, RegisteredTaxonomy 133V00000X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · RheumatologyTaxonomy 207RR0500X
Also ListedNuclear MedicineTaxonomy 207U00000X
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
Also ListedUrologyTaxonomy 208800000X
Also ListedPodiatrist · Foot SurgeryTaxonomy 213ES0131X
Also ListedRadiologic Technologist · Magnetic Resonance ImagingTaxonomy 2471M1202X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X
Also ListedAdvanced Practice MidwifeTaxonomy 367A00000X
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD, Birmingham, AL 35242
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

166

Medicare enrollment records show 166 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 15 practice at this address and 42 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 15

Nurse Practitioner90
Family Practice36
Internal Medicine27
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)2
Diagnostic Radiology1
Emergency Medicine1
Gastroenterology1
General Surgery1
7 other specialties7

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 166
Caley Baggett, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1225471725
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
John Farley, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1154483196
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOSSame address
Jason Harmon, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1356339295
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD STE 300
Hoover, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chelsey Kahler, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053979708
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD STE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lauren Straub, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487196796
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD STE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOSSame address
Keith Swetz
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1558348219
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD STE 300
Hoover, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laura White, APN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144772153
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD STE 300
Hoover, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
James Alderson, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1609808823
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOSSame address
Tammy Leong, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1477615425
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rebecca Lockhart, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1619039666
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cornelius Meadows, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1669467288
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Vicki Moore, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1942349220
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laura Penkava, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962745315
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9909
✔ PECOSSame address
Kerri Stephen, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578855789
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-5060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shawn Smith, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1033271994
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 930-2060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Adam Carroll
Family Practice
NPI 1770929176
201 DOUG BAKER BLVD
Birmingham, AL 35242
(256) 551-4433
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Stephen Hicks, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1700366408
3686 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY SUITE 820
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 971-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Sara Myers, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1902399892
3570 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 100
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 250-8900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.1 mi
Elizabeth Carstensen, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1609238310
8011 LIBERTY PKWY STE 101
Vestavia, AL 35242
(205) 255-4024
✔ PECOS4.2 mi
Christopher Thomas, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1366836538
3000 CAHABA VILLAGE PLZ STE 110
Mountain Brk, AL 35243
(205) 293-1205
✔ PECOS5.5 mi
See all 166 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 01D1034255

Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, P C · Birmingham, AL
Active · expires Mar 10, 2028
CLIA Number01D1034255
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 11, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 10, 2028
Laboratory DirectorCornelius R. Meadows
Laboratory Phone(205) 377-4786
Laboratory LocationBirmingham Internal Medicine Associates, P C7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35242
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Certificate of Waiver 01D0301521

Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates · Birmingham, AL
Active · expires Aug 31, 2028
CLIA Number01D0301521
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Wallace Purdy
Laboratory Phone(205) 250-8100
Laboratory LocationBirmingham Internal Medicine Associates513 Brookwood Blvd Medical Office D, Birmingham, AL 35209
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC is 1598796542. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC located?

Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC is located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35242. The listed phone number is (205) 930-2060.

What is Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 166 clinicians in 15 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (90), Family Practice (36) and Internal Medicine (27). Of these, 15 practice at this address and 42 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC was last updated on March 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.