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Nephrology

Alian A. Al Balas, MD

Works at hospitals in Alabaster, AL · Birmingham, AL · Clanton, AL … · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Alian A. Al Balas, MD is a nephrologist at 1424 Montclair Rd, Irondale, AL 35210. Phone: (312) 635-0973. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alian A. Al Balas had 644 Original Medicare patients and 2,052 services. NPI 1184936304. 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 Alian A. Al Balas, 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 Alian A. Al Balas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alian A. Al Balas 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 Alian A. Al Balas see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 644 Original Medicare patients and 2,052 services for Alian A. Al Balas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alian A. Al Balas's NPI number?
1184936304. 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 Alian A. Al Balas, 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 patients644
Services billed to Medicare2,052
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)614 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)381 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)229 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)145 services
  5. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)104 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%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Chronic kidney disease61%
  • Ischemic heart disease52%
  • Heart failure52%

Hospitals where Alian A. Al Balas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alian A. Al Balas 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.

  • Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010016
  • St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
  • St Vincent's ChiltonClanton, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010173
  • St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
  • University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033

Practice locations

Addresses where Alian A. Al Balas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alian A. Al Balas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC2,814 clinicians in the group
  • Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation840 clinicians in the group
  • Hospital Medicine Associates LLC211 clinicians in the group
  • First Docs LLC23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184936304
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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