Quick answers
- Does Brent M. Harwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent M. Harwood 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 M. Harwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 667 Original Medicare patients and 4,659 services for Brent M. Harwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent M. Harwood's NPI number?
- 1609869536. 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 M. Harwood, 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 | 667 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,659 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)524 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)443 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)434 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)409 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)301 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%
- Arthritis71%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Brent M. Harwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent M. Harwood 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.
- Atmore Community HospitalAtmore, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010169
- D W McMillan Memorial HospitalBrewton, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010099
- North Baldwin InfirmaryBay Minette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010129
- Thomas HospitalFairhope, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010100
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent M. Harwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1318 S Main StAtmore, AL 36502 (800) 598‑9527
- 23937 US Hwy 98, Suite 1Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 928‑6768
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609869536 |
| 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