Rick Player, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Bessemer, AL

Rick Player, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System and his current practice location is 927 Medical Center Dr, Bessemer, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 481-7670.

Rick Player is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 9007) 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 1861437121.

Contact Information

Rick Player, MD
927 Medical Center Dr,
Bessemer, AL 35022-6081
(205) 481-7670
(205) 481-7397



Physician's Profile

Full NameRick Player
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience46 Years
Location927 Medical Center Dr, Bessemer, 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:
  • Rick Player attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861437121
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/22/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486626389
  • Enrollment ID: I20101012000563

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rick Player such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861437121NPI-NPPES
000009956MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 9007 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health SystemBessemer, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System640686542768

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMedical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952483729
PECOS PAC ID: 6406865427
Enrollment ID: O20061204000666

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rick Player, MD
995 9th Ave Sw,
Bessemer, AL 35022

Ph: (205) 481-7670
Rick Player, MD
927 Medical Center Dr,
Bessemer, AL 35022-6081

Ph: (205) 481-7670

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