Quick answers
- Does Jody H. Gilchrist accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jody H. Gilchrist 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 Jody H. Gilchrist see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 419 Original Medicare patients and 707 services for Jody H. Gilchrist. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jody H. Gilchrist's NPI number?
- 1649407420. 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 Jody H. Gilchrist, 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 | 419 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 707 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)285 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)117 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)74 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)54 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Jody H. Gilchrist works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jody H. Gilchrist 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.
- Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010164
- Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010104
Practice locations
Addresses where Jody H. Gilchrist is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3680 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 971‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jody H. Gilchrist as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Affinity Cardiovascular Specialists LLC44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Affinity Cardiovascular Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649407420 |
| 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