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Urology

Joseph A. Pettus Iv, MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, AL · Huntsville, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Joseph A. Pettus Iv, MD is a urologist at 825 Adams St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone: (256) 536-9020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph A. Pettus Iv had 791 Original Medicare patients and 6,619 services. NPI 1083807333. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph A. Pettus Iv, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph A. Pettus Iv accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Pettus Iv 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 Joseph A. Pettus Iv see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 791 Original Medicare patients and 6,619 services for Joseph A. Pettus Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph A. Pettus Iv's NPI number?
1083807333. 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 Joseph A. Pettus Iv, 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 patients791
Services billed to Medicare6,619
Different services or procedures103
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)926 services
  2. Automated urinalysis test (81003)381 services
  3. Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (82570)381 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)294 services
  5. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)272 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)35%

Hospitals where Joseph A. Pettus Iv works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Pettus Iv at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
  • Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010131
  • Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph A. Pettus Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Pettus Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North Alabama Urology, PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Huntsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North Alabama Urology, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083807333
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians