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DR. GEORGE RALPH MCWHORTER M.D. NPI 1598772865


NPI Information

NPI: 1598772865
Provider Name: DR. GEORGE RALPH MCWHORTER, M.D.
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207RG0100X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Gastroenterology

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
401 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW
SUITE 220
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2242
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DR. George Ralph Mcwhorter, M.D. is a gastroenterology internal medicine in Birmingham, AL with 48 years of experience. The provider is an internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs. DR. George Ralph Mcwhorter, M.D. NPI is 1598772865. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1976

The provider's business location address is:

401 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW
SUITE 220
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35211-416
Phone: (205) 788-2242
Fax: (205) 788-7324

The NPI 1598772865 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.

  • Diagnostic examination of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:43235)
  • Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:45378)
  • Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:43239)
  • Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:45380)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/1/2006 and was last updated on 11/16/2012.


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
1207RG0100XInternal MedicineGastroenterology8979ALABAMAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1000015063MEDICAIDALABAMA
251015063OTHERALABAMABLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
3C72970MEDICARE UPINALABAMA

What is NPI?

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

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