Edward Hook, - Medicare Infectious Disease in Birmingham, AL

Edward Hook, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. 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.

Edward Hook is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 16375) 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 1043247265.

Contact Information

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



Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward Hook
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience48 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:
  • Edward Hook attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043247265
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729102223
  • Enrollment ID: I20100907000543

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward Hook such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043247265NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease 16375 (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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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

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Edward Hook,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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Edward Hook,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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