Richard Meyer, - Medicare Hand Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Richard Meyer, is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. 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.

Richard Meyer is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 6004) 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 1487605218.

Contact Information

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



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Meyer
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience53 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:
  • Richard Meyer attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487605218
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062440167
  • Enrollment ID: I20050729001031

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Meyer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487605218NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 6004 (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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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Meyer,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: () -
Richard Meyer,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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