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Joel A. Powell Jr.

Works at hospitals in Decatur, AL · Alabama

Summary

Joel A. Powell Jr. is a general practitioner at 1304 13th Ave SE, Suite A, Decatur, AL 35601. Phone: (256) 340-1251. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1700185642. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General practitioner (Medicare lists General Practice)
  • Address: 1304 13th Ave SE, Suite A, Decatur, AL 35601 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (256) 340‑1251
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
  • Group practice: Family Health Care Clinic Inc
  • Medical school: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine · graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel A. Powell Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joel A. Powell Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel A. Powell Jr. 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.
What is Joel A. Powell Jr.'s NPI number?
1700185642. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joel A. Powell Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel A. Powell Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel A. Powell Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel A. Powell Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Family Health Care Clinic Inc30 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Family Health Care Clinic Inc

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Clinician information

Medical schoolMeharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700185642
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians