MEGAN FERRELL WORD MPH, RDN
NPI 1780272765
Dietitian, Registered in Birmingham, AL

Active since January 06, 2021Accepts Medicare Assignment
1201 11TH AVE S STE 515, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205(205) 934-7053(205) 930-8655 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 14, 2022, Jan 6, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Megan Ferrell Word Mph, Rdn NPPES

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

MEGAN FERRELL WORD MPH, RDN (NPI 1780272765) is an individual dietitian, registered in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. She is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780272765
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy133V00000X
Provider Legal NameMEGAN FERRELL WORDCredential: MPH, RDN
Location Address1201 11TH AVE S STE 515Birmingham, AL 35205-3423
Mailing Address1222 Inverness Cove WayHoover, AL 35242-4261
Fax(205) 930-8655
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJanuary 6, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1780272765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Taxonomy Code133V00000X
Definition
A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
Also ListedNutritionist · Nutrition, EducationTaxonomy 133NN1002X · License 3256 (AL)
1201 11TH AVE S STE 515, Birmingham, AL 35205

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

Megan Ferrell Word Mph, Rdn 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 ID3072928936
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210226002200

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Megan Word reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1600 7TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dietitian, Registered
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 102
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
6771 TAYLOR CIRCLE
Montgomery, AL 36117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 48 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.

Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes 97802
This is a 15-minute session focused on managing your nutrition. A professional will assess your dietary habits and provide personalized advice to improve your health. It can help manage weight, control chronic diseases, and promote overall wellbeing.
26 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35205 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code NA
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Dietitian, Registered
1201 11TH AVE S STE 515
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 11TH AVE S STE 515
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1201 11TH AVE S STE 515
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

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 Megan Word's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megan Word is 1780272765. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 6, 2021.

Where is Megan Word located?

Megan Word practices at 1201 11th Ave S Ste 515, Birmingham, AL 35205. The listed phone number is (205) 934-7053.

What is Megan Word's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.

Is Megan Word enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Megan Word 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 Megan Word's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Megan Word reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL), Sophie Dolan Nutrition, LLC (Birmingham, AL) and Gardenia Cove Mental Health PC (Montgomery, 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 Megan Word's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Megan Word accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Megan Word 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 Megan Word was last updated on August 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.