Quick answers
- Does Brent N. Barranco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent N. Barranco 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 Brent N. Barranco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 390 Original Medicare patients and 1,725 services for Brent N. Barranco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent N. Barranco's NPI number?
- 1518900919. 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 Brent N. Barranco, 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 | 390 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,725 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)323 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)313 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)107 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)88 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)84 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Brent N. Barranco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent N. Barranco 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.
- Baptist Health Brookwood HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010139
- Prattville Baptist HospitalPrattville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010108
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent N. Barranco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1022 1st St N, Suite 220Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 663‑1023
- 2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite G100Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 838‑3888
- 3570 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 663‑1023
- 4510 Overton Rd, Suite 106Birmingham, AL 35210 (205) 663‑1023
- 513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 870‑0256
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent N. Barranco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastroenterology Associates of North-Central Alabama Inc94 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Alabaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabaster, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Associates of North-Central Alabama Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518900919 |
| 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