Clifton Kew, - Medicare Nephrology in Birmingham, AL

Clifton Kew, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

Clifton Kew is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 19608) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1851328702.

Contact Information

Clifton Kew,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameClifton Kew
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience34 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Clifton Kew attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851328702
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668412867
  • Enrollment ID: I20050506000452

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Clifton Kew such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851328702NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 19608 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072344

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Clifton Kew is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Clifton Kew,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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Clifton Kew,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3680 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 205-971-7500    
Dr. William Randolph Maddox, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: 205-783-3000    Fax: 205-297-9411
Jodie Ann Dionne, MD
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Dr. Karl Tullio Schroeder, M.D.
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Amitkumar Mehta,
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