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SAMUEL HAND M.D.
NPI 1871084582
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since May 29, 2018PECOS Enrolled
3701 LOOP RD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404(205) 554-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: May 16, 2025, Apr 6, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Samuel Hand M.d. NPPES

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

SAMUEL HAND M.D. (NPI 1871084582) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (44204) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871084582
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL HANDCredential: M.D.
Location Address3701 LOOP RDTuscaloosa, AL 35404-5015
Mailing Address3701 Loop RdTuscaloosa, AL 35404-5015 · (205) 554-2000
Phone(205) 554-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1871084582 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 44204
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 44204 (AL)
3701 LOOP RD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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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)

Samuel Hand M.d. 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 Samuel Hand reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
34 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

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
61 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services12 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35404 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
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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 20

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

DR. DAVID WILLIAM HOLLINGSWORTH PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2000
BRITTANY NICOLE BARNES PHARMD
Pharmacist
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2000
SHANTERELL REDD PHARMD
Pharmacist
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2000
AMY JUDITH MITCHELL LMSW
Social Worker
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2000
DR. CARLOS EUGENIO BERRY M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3701 LOOP RD, TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2822
DR. DAVID WILLIAM MACVICAR PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2822
DR. MARK BRUCE NISSENBAUM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3701 LOOP RD, VA MEDICAL CENTER (679/11)
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2000
DORIS D PATTON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa County (205) 554-2000

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 Samuel Hand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Hand is 1871084582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2018.

Where is Samuel Hand located?

Samuel Hand practices at 3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. The listed phone number is (205) 554-2000.

What is Samuel Hand's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Samuel Hand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Hand is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Samuel Hand's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samuel Hand 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 Samuel Hand's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Hand was last updated on May 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.