Quick answers
- Does George B. Bishop Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George B. Bishop Jr. 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 George B. Bishop Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 1,493 services for George B. Bishop Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George B. Bishop Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1407832348. 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 George B. Bishop Jr., 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,493 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)696 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)100 services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)97 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)93 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)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%
- Arthritis70%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
Hospitals where George B. Bishop Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George B. Bishop Jr. 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
- 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 George B. Bishop Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3686 Grandview PkwyBirmingham, AL 35243
- 3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 400Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 595‑8985
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George B. Bishop Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Surgeons, PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Surgeons, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407832348 |
| 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