Quick answers
- Does Arthur F. Patton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arthur F. Patton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Arthur F. Patton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 1,409 services for Arthur F. Patton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arthur F. Patton's NPI number?
- 1003855149. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Arthur F. Patton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 149 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,409 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)440 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)142 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)120 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)80 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)71 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes37%
- Depression31%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Arthur F. Patton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 527 Fieldstown Rd, Suite CGardendale, AL 35071 (205) 250‑6006
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Arthur F. Patton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC124 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Gardendale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gardendale, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003855149 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians