ALABAMA VEIN CENTER
NPI 1972994473
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Hoover, AL

Q: What is Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC is 1972994473. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2015. The provider is doing business as Alabama Vein Center.

Q: What is Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since February 05, 2015CLIA 01D2010812 · Waiver

4721 CHACE CIR, HOOVER, AL 35244(205) 823-0151(205) 823-5218 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Alabama Vein Center NPPES

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

ALABAMA VEIN CENTER (NPI 1972994473) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Hoover, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 4, 2028 and lists Charles Austin Hunt, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972994473

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Legal Business NameALABAMA VEIN SPECIALISTS GROUP LLC

Location Address4721 CHACE CIRHoover, AL 35244-3700

Mailing Address4721 Chace CirHoover, AL 35244-3700 · (205) 823-0151 · Fax (205) 823-5218

Phone(205) 823-0151

Fax(205) 823-5218

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialCharles Austin HuntOwner · (205) 823-0151

Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2019

✔ NPI 1972994473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X · License 27512 (AL)

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X

4721 CHACE CIR, Hoover, AL 35244

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAlabama Vein Center

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alabama Vein Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Alabama Vein Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Charles Hunt, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery

NPI 1699784538

4721 CHACE CIR
Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 823-0151

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Amber Deskins, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1568829950

4721 CHACE CIR
Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 823-0151

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Cari Evans

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1134586019

3680 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 500
Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 971-3510

✔ Accepts Medicare6.6 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 01D2010812

Alabama Vein Specialists Group · Hoover, AL

Active · expires Aug 4, 2028

CLIA Number01D2010812

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateAugust 5, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 4, 2028

Laboratory DirectorZeke Eldridge

Laboratory Phone(205) 823-0151

Laboratory LocationAlabama Vein Specialists Group4721 Chace Circle, Hoover, AL 35244

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC is 1972994473. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2015. The provider is doing business as Alabama Vein Center.

Where is Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC located?

Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC is located at 4721 Chace Cir, Hoover, AL 35244. The listed phone number is (205) 823-0151.

What is Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC, in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and Thoracic Surgery. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D2010812) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alabama Vein Specialists Group LLC was last updated on March 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.