Quick answers
- Does Steven M. Pogwizd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven M. Pogwizd 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 Steven M. Pogwizd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,858 Original Medicare patients and 6,024 services for Steven M. Pogwizd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven M. Pogwizd's NPI number?
- 1730293093. 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 Steven M. Pogwizd, 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 | 3,858 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,024 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)5,702 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)114 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)67 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)43 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)32 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety40%
Hospitals where Steven M. Pogwizd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven M. Pogwizd 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
- Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010035
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health SystemBessemer, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010114
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven M. Pogwizd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 125 20th St S, Suite 103Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 801‑5251
- 1509 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 930‑3200
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 937‑9999
- 501 Emery DrHoover, AL 35244 (205) 989‑7254
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249 (205) 934‑4011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven M. Pogwizd as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC2,814 clinicians in the group
- Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate of UAB91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Alabama →
Other cardiologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730293093 |
| 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