Paula Jean Rookis, MD - Medicare Urology in Homewood, AL

Paula Jean Rookis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Homewood, Alabama. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. She is a member of the group practice Urology Centers Of Alabama Pc and her current practice location is 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 930-0920.

Paula Jean Rookis is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 14819) 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 1962467969.

Contact Information

Paula Jean Rookis, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603
(205) 930-0920
(205) 445-0115



Physician's Profile

Full NamePaula Jean Rookis
GenderFemale
SpecialityUrology
Experience36 Years
Location3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, 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:
  • Paula Jean Rookis attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962467969
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537283668
  • Enrollment ID: I20100826000592

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paula Jean Rookis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962467969NPI-NPPES
0366100001OtherALCIGNA GOVERNMENT SERVICES PTAN
153680MedicaidAL
511-41456OtherALBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA
511-41457OtherALBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA
154425MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 14819 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Brookwood Baptist Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Urology Centers Of Alabama Pc094126434557

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Entity NameUrology Centers Of Alabama Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710962550
PECOS PAC ID: 0941264345
Enrollment ID: O20041116000389

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Paula Jean Rookis, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603

Ph: (205) 930-0920
Paula Jean Rookis, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603

Ph: (205) 930-0920

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Urology Doctors in Homewood, AL

Dr. Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Brian Kenneth Wade, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Nicolisa D Massie, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Michael Eric Brewer Jr., M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Rodney L Dennis, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Walter G Pittman, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0143
Thomas D Holley, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115

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