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HEINZ ALEXANDER DUEFFER M.D.
NPI 1750540035
Emergency Medicine in Alabaster, AL

Active since June 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 1ST ST. NORTH, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, ALABASTER, AL 35007(205) 620-8188 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Heinz Alexander Dueffer M.d. NPPES

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

HEINZ ALEXANDER DUEFFER M.D. (NPI 1750540035) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Alabaster, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.28884) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750540035
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameHEINZ ALEXANDER DUEFFERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 1ST ST. NORTH, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERAlabaster, AL 35007-8607
Mailing Address618 Autumn Ridge RdBozeman, MT 59715-9388
Phone(205) 620-8188
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1750540035 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.28884
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1000 1ST ST. NORTH, Alabaster, AL 35007
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900 · Phone (205) 934-4011

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heinz Alexander Dueffer M.d. 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 ID2365516846
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080731000552
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Heinz Dueffer reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bessemer Emergency Physicians, LLC.
13 mi
Emergency Medicine
995 9TH AVE SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932298536 (205) 313-5262
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
14 mi
Clinical Medical Laboratory
720 20TH ST S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164617205 (205) 934-4983
Alteon Health Alabama, LLC
44 mi
Emergency Medicine
604 STONE AVENUE
Talladega, AL 35160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 141 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477708857 (844) 474-4019
Island Medical Alabama LLC
65 mi
Emergency Medicine
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
Cullman, AL 35058
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104097666 (844) 474-4019
Immh Scottsboro LLC
107 mi
Emergency Medicine
380 WOODS COVE RD
Scottsboro, AL 35768
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558762393 (844) 474-4019

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An 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.
212 services208 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An 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.
119 services115 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
81 services79 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
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.
38 services38 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35007 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
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Heinz Dueffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heinz Dueffer is 1750540035. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2008.

Where is Heinz Dueffer located?

Heinz Dueffer practices at 1000 1st St. North Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL 35007. The listed phone number is (205) 620-8188.

What is Heinz Dueffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Heinz Dueffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heinz Dueffer 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 Heinz Dueffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heinz Dueffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Bessemer Emergency Physicians, LLC. (Bessemer, AL), University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL), Alteon Health Alabama, LLC (Talladega, AL), Island Medical Alabama LLC (Cullman, AL) and Immh Scottsboro LLC (Scottsboro, AL). 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 Heinz Dueffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heinz Dueffer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Heinz Dueffer 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 Heinz Dueffer was last updated on October 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.