Dr Gail Smith Westhoven, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Gail Smith Westhoven, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. She went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Gail S Westhoven Pc and her current practice location is 1401 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 853-3960.

Dr Gail Smith Westhoven is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00022419) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1528054319.

Contact Information

Dr Gail Smith Westhoven, MD
1401 Edwards Lake Rd.,
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 853-3960
(205) 853-3966



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gail Smith Westhoven
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience29 Years
Location1401 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gail Smith Westhoven attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528054319
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163404989
  • Enrollment ID: I20100624000309

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gail Smith Westhoven such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528054319NPI-NPPES
051513563OtherALBLUE CROSS
070017552OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
0310133OtherUHC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 00022419 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gail S Westhoven Pc97391615483

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gail Smith Westhoven allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGail S Westhoven Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396733234
PECOS PAC ID: 9739161548
Enrollment ID: O20040604000677

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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. Dr Gail Smith Westhoven 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
Dr Gail Smith Westhoven, MD
1401 Edwards Lake Rd.,
Birmingham, AL 35235

Ph: (205) 853-3960
Dr Gail Smith Westhoven, MD
1401 Edwards Lake Rd.,
Birmingham, AL 35235

Ph: (205) 853-3960

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Dermatology Doctors in Birmingham, AL

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
Phone: 205-934-4011    Fax: 205-297-9411
Carlton Phillips,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Katherine Flanagan, MD
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