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DR. GERARD D BROCATO M.D.
NPI 1649377664
Otolaryngology in Huntsville, AL

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
93.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 536-9300(256) 535-9032 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Gerard D Brocato M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GERARD D BROCATO M.D. (NPI 1649377664) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00013155) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649377664
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERARD D BROCATOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5Huntsville, AL 35801
Mailing AddressPo Box 18066Huntsville, AL 35804-8066 · (256) 536-9300 · Fax (256) 535-9032
Phone(256) 536-9300
Fax(256) 535-9032
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 2022
NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1649377664 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00013155
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid009952070AL
Other51501690AL · Bluecross Blueshield
Other174148900Us Department Of Labor
Other51079124AL · Bluecross Blueshield
Other990013561Railroad Retirement
Other0004228510Aetna

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gerard D Brocato M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gerard Brocato reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Alabama Ent Associates
Same address
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5 & 9
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437279601 (256) 536-9300

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
436 services220 patients
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 95117
The professional service for multiple injections of allergens involves administering small doses of specific allergens into your body. This is done to help your immune system become less sensitive to them, reducing your allergic reaction over time. It's a safe, effective way to manage allergies.
227 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
227 services169 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
140 services107 patients
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 31231
A diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope is a non-invasive procedure. A small, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end, called an endoscope, is inserted into the nose. This allows the doctor to view the nasal passages and sinuses, helping to identify any issues.
101 services64 patients
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing G0268
This procedure involves a doctor removing impacted earwax (cerumen) from one or both ears. This is often done on the same day as hearing function tests. The process helps to clear the ear canal, improving hearing and ensuring accurate test results.
83 services80 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 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
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality92.21
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
92%1,436 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%1,193 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
89%1,779 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
21%1,537 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
94%1,229 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 20% · 46 patients
Patients tobacco: 93% · 533 patients
99%533 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
63%1,537 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
2%1,537 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JOHN P. KOSTRZEWA M.D.
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
DR. MICHAEL D MCFADDEN M.D.
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
MRS. JENNIFER ANDERSON DILLARD M.CD., CCC-A
Audiologist
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
KATIE NAHAY ROBINSON PA
Physician Assistant
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
DR. HERMAN MCKINLEY TEACHEY M.D.
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
NORTH ALABAMA ENT ASSOCIATES
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5 & 9
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
DR. WILLIAM SCOTT MCCARY M.D.
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300
DR. JASPER V CASTILLO III M.D.
Otolaryngology
1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, SUITE 5
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 536-9300

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 Gerard Brocato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerard Brocato is 1649377664. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Gerard Brocato located?

Gerard Brocato practices at 1963 Memorial Parkway SW Suite 5, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (256) 536-9300.

What is Gerard Brocato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Gerard Brocato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerard Brocato is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gerard Brocato's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerard Brocato reassigns Medicare benefits to North Alabama Ent Associates (Huntsville, AL). The 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 Gerard Brocato's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerard Brocato was last updated on December 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.