Quick answers
- Does Erica Niedbalec accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erica Niedbalec 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 Erica Niedbalec see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 214 Original Medicare patients and 239 services for Erica Niedbalec. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erica Niedbalec's NPI number?
- 1518109438. 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 Erica Niedbalec, 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 | 214 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 239 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)211 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes52%
- Depression51%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Erica Niedbalec works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erica Niedbalec 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.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440161
- Tristar Summit Medical CenterHermitage, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440150
Practice locations
Addresses where Erica Niedbalec is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5655 1st BlvdHermitage, TN 37076 (615) 316‑3000
- 809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 348‑1770
- 850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 348‑1770
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erica Niedbalec as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Medicine Services of TN LLC275 clinicians in the group
- Capstone Health Services Foundation PC161 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Hermitage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hermitage, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Medicine Services of TN LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518109438 |
| 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