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EMILY ANNE SMITHERMAN MD
NPI 1720346687
Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 30, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1601 4TH AVE S STE G10, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 638-9438 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2026, Aug 31, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Emily Anne Smitherman Md NPPES

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

EMILY ANNE SMITHERMAN MD (NPI 1720346687) is an individual pediatric rheumatology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (37165) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720346687
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0216X
Provider Legal NameEMILY ANNE SMITHERMANCredential: MD
Location Address1601 4TH AVE S STE G10Birmingham, AL 35233-1723
Mailing Address1600 7th Ave S, Cpp N G10Birmingham, AL 35233-1711 · (205) 638-9438
Phone(205) 638-9438
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1720346687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0216X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 37165
Definition
A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1601 4TH AVE S STE G10, Birmingham, AL 35233
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Emily Anne Smitherman Md 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 Emily Smitherman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
0.2 mi
Pediatrics
1600 7TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356377576 (205) 939-9100

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

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 Emily Smitherman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emily Smitherman is 1720346687. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2012.

Where is Emily Smitherman located?

Emily Smitherman practices at 1601 4th Ave S Ste G10, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 638-9438.

What is Emily Smitherman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 2080P0216X.

Is Emily Smitherman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Emily Smitherman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Emily Smitherman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Emily Smitherman reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, 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 Emily Smitherman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Emily Smitherman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Emily Smitherman 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 Emily Smitherman was last updated on March 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.