Quick answers
- Does Joshua D. Ivker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Ivker 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 Joshua D. Ivker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 2,015 services for Joshua D. Ivker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua D. Ivker's NPI number?
- 1639118409. 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 Joshua D. Ivker, 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,015 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)276 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)195 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)162 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)158 services
- Liver function blood test panel (80076)155 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression30%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua D. Ivker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 50Birmingham, AL 35209
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. Ivker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Brookwood Internists PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Brookwood Internists PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639118409 |
| 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
- 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