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DR. PRESTON CARR GALLAHER M.D. NPI 1578784773


NPI Information

NPI: 1578784773
Provider Name: DR. PRESTON CARR GALLAHER, M.D.
Classification: Emergency Medicine - 207P00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
UAB DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JT 266N, 619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35249
Phone: (205) 934-3640
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DR. Preston Carr Gallaher, M.D. is an emergency medicine in Birmingham, AL. The provider is an emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury. DR. Preston Carr Gallaher, M.D. NPI is 1578784773. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

UAB DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JT 266N, 619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35249-013
Phone: (205) 934-3640

The NPI 1578784773 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Routine electrocardiogram (EKG) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS:93010)
  • Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope (HCPCS:31500)
  • Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS:36556)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/2/2007 and was last updated on 10/6/2009.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207P00000XEmergency Medicine29251ALABAMAYes

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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