Quick answers
- Does Timothy H. Real accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy H. Real 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 Timothy H. Real see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 1,120 services for Timothy H. Real. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Timothy H. Real's NPI number?
- 1558470500. 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 Timothy H. Real, 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,120 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)71 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)57 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)16 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Timothy H. Real works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy H. Real 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Timothy H. Real is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4704 Cahaba River Rd, A1Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 313‑6894
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558470500 |
| 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