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Diagnostic Radiology

Brian N. Valentine, MD

Works at hospitals in Gadsden, AL · Boaz, AL · Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Brian N. Valentine, MD is a radiologist at 1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903. Phone: (256) 494-4033. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brian N. Valentine had 2,892 Original Medicare patients and 7,478 services. NPI 1952571549. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brian N. Valentine, 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 Brian N. Valentine accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian N. Valentine 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 Brian N. Valentine see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,892 Original Medicare patients and 7,478 services for Brian N. Valentine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brian N. Valentine's NPI number?
1952571549. 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 Brian N. Valentine, 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 patients2,892
Services billed to Medicare7,478
Different services or procedures197
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,755 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)489 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)398 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)309 services
  5. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)283 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Anxiety38%

Hospitals where Brian N. Valentine works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian N. Valentine 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 Brian N. Valentine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brian N. Valentine as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bridgeway Diagnostic Radiology7 clinicians in the group
  • Northeast Imaging PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bridgeway Diagnostic Radiology

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952571549
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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. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians