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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Katherine R. Dean, MD

Works at hospitals in Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Katherine R. Dean, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 1317 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Phone: (205) 458-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katherine R. Dean had 98 Original Medicare patients and 235 services. NPI 1518317106. 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.

  • Specialty: Colorectal surgeon (Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology))
  • Address: 1317 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 · Directions
  • Phone: (205) 458‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Grandview Medical Center, St Vincent's Birmingham
  • Group practice: Alabama Colon and Rectal Institute, P.C.
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 2022 (4 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katherine R. Dean, 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 Katherine R. Dean accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine R. Dean 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 Katherine R. Dean see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 98 Original Medicare patients and 235 services for Katherine R. Dean. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katherine R. Dean's NPI number?
1518317106. 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 Katherine R. Dean, 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 patients98
Services billed to Medicare235
Different services or procedures54
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)31 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)31 services
  3. Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)28 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)27 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Anxiety41%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Depression30%

Hospitals where Katherine R. Dean works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine R. Dean 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katherine R. Dean is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katherine R. Dean as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Alabama Colon and Rectal Institute, P.C.4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Alabama →

Other colorectal surgeons in Birmingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.

All colorectal surgeons in Birmingham →

Other clinicians in Alabama Colon and Rectal Institute, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2022 (4 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518317106
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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