Physician Profile
Brent A. Parnell, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Parnell
Brent A. Parnell, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Brent trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Brent is also listed as specializing in gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Brent cared for 939 Medicare patients across 1,149 services. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 397-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR WMP SUITE402
Birmingham, AL 35209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
- Uterine fibroids
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,149 services · 939 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
47 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
45 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
45 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
44 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array | Procedure | 64561 |
35 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope | Procedure | 57425 |
33 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 64590 |
24 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage | Procedure | 57288 |
23 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Repair of herniated rectum into vaginal wall | Procedure | 57250 |
22 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
20 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other OB-GYNs in Birmingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Brent A. Parnell specialize in?
Brent A. Parnell is an OB-GYN in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Brent A. Parnell located?
Brent A. Parnell is listed at 2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Wmp Suite402, Birmingham, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Brent A. Parnell's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 397-9000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Brent A. Parnell's NPI number?
Brent A. Parnell's National Provider Identifier is 1205957404. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brent A. Parnell train?
Brent A. Parnell attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Brent A. Parnell been practicing?
Brent A. Parnell has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Brent A. Parnell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Brent A. Parnell performs procedures including complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies, insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study and non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina; provides treatments such as electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Brent A. Parnell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brent A. Parnell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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