Quick answers
- Does John D. Curtis Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John D. Curtis 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 John D. Curtis Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 617 services for John D. Curtis Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John D. Curtis Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1487622031. 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 John D. Curtis 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 617 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)137 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)43 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)34 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)33 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety37%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where John D. Curtis Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John D. Curtis 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.
- Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health SystemBessemer, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010114
Practice locations
Addresses where John D. Curtis Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5000 Medical W Way, Suite 404Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 481‑8570
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John D. Curtis Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate of UAB Health System89 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate of UAB Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487622031 |
| 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