GREGORY KENNEDY
NPI 1689622185
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2022, May 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gregory Kennedy NPPES

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

GREGORY KENNEDY (NPI 1689622185) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (34938) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689622185
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameGREGORY KENNEDY
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1689622185 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 34938
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110 · Phone (205) 975-3000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gregory Kennedy 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 ID6608870514
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160314002186, I20260107002112
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 Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Gregory Kennedy reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
208 PIERSON AVE
Centreville, AL 35042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
303 BAY ST STE 401
Gadsden, AL 35901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
3316 HIGHWAY 280
Alexander City, AL 35010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
200 CARRAWAY DR STE B2
Winfield, AL 35594
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
203 US HIGHWAY 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1518 MULBERRY AVENUE
Muscatine, IA 52761
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

84.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.1
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.15

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), with built-in convexity, any size, each A4373
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims240 services$6.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers16 claims440 services$4.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce A4394
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers20 claims308 services$2.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce A4406
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims56 services$5.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4409
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers12 claims320 services$5.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$1.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Surgery
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 Gregory Kennedy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Kennedy is 1689622185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Gregory Kennedy located?

Gregory Kennedy practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is Gregory Kennedy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Gregory Kennedy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory Kennedy is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gregory Kennedy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gregory Kennedy reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL), The Bibb County Healthcare Authority (Centreville, AL), Prime Healthcare Services-Gadsden Physician Management LLC (Gadsden, AL), Russell Hospital Corporation (Alexander City, AL), Nwmc Winfield Physicians LLC (Winfield, AL) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Gregory Kennedy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gregory Kennedy accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Gregory Kennedy 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 Gregory Kennedy was last updated on June 29, 2023. 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.