BOBBY LEWIS
NPI 1720034531
Emergency Medicine - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since May 25, 2006
Contact Information
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (800) 822-8816
- Individual
- Male
- Emergency Medicine
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About BOBBY LEWIS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bobby Lewis, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine, focusing in undersea and hyperbaric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720034531 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207PE0005X with license number 8498 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720034531
- Provider Name
- BOBBY LEWIS
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Location Phone
- (800) 822-8816
- Mailing Address
- 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-01-2024
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-5105 - 619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-5105
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Emergency Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207PE0005X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 8498
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections. This specialist also serves as a consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations, and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Dental Blue Plus - PPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Bobby Lewis is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Emergency department visit for problem of mild to moderate severity
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
This service was performed 40 times for 39 patientsAn emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 79 times for 78 patientsAn emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 67 times for 66 patientsAn emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 35233 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $81.9
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
- Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
- Average New Patient Copayment $20.47
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $93.72
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.43
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1720034531, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720034531, enumerated as an "individual" on May 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (800) 822-8816.
Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207PE0005X and a focus in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
