Dr Michael Garrett Hurst, MD - Medicare Hospice/palliative Care in Birmingham, AL

Dr Michael Garrett Hurst, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospice/palliative Care. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is Ch19 Ste 219, 1720 2nd Ave So., Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 975-8197.

Dr Michael Garrett Hurst is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 33184) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1235429481.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Garrett Hurst, MD
Ch19 Ste 219, 1720 2nd Ave So.,
Birmingham, AL 35294-2041
(205) 975-8197
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Garrett Hurst
GenderMale
SpecialityHospice/palliative Care
Experience13 Years
LocationCh19 Ste 219, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael Garrett Hurst attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235429481
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2011
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527281849
  • Enrollment ID: I20150910001779

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Garrett Hurst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235429481NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QH0002XFamily Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine 33184 (Alabama)Primary
207RH0002XInternal Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine 33184 (Alabama)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Affinity HospiceBirmingham, ALHospice
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072323

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael Garrett Hurst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael Garrett Hurst is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Garrett Hurst, MD
Ch19 Ste 219, 1720 2nd Ave So.,
Birmingham, AL 35294-2041

Ph: (205) 975-8197
Dr Michael Garrett Hurst, MD
Ch19 Ste 219, 1720 2nd Ave So.,
Birmingham, AL 35294-2041

Ph: (205) 975-8197

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