Quick answers
- Does Alexander W. Fritz accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alexander W. Fritz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alexander W. Fritz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 48 services for Alexander W. Fritz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexander W. Fritz's NPI number?
- 1265083471. 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 Alexander W. Fritz, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 48 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Atrial fibrillation62%
- Arthritis54%
- Depression54%
Hospitals where Alexander W. Fritz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexander W. Fritz 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.
- Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010104
- St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
- St. Vincent's EastBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010011
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexander W. Fritz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3056 Healthy Way, Suite 100Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 930‑2925
- 4600 Hwy 280, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 716‑6900
- 50 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 310 Bldg 46Birmingham, AL 35235
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexander W. Fritz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- STV Cardiothoracic Surgeons LLC17 clinicians in the group
- Affinity Cardio-Thoracic Specialists LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in STV Cardiothoracic Surgeons LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265083471 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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