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Elton L. Hurst, MD

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About Dr. Hurst

Based in Birmingham, AL, Elton L. Hurst, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. Elton graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1973. Medicare claims data shows Elton provided 160 services to 77 patients. The services billed most often include 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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1275583635 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

AL licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 00013278As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1275583635Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Hurst's specialty?

Dr. Hurst is a psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Hurst?

Dr. Hurst is listed at 3504 Vann Road Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Hurst?

The number on file is (205) 655-0585. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Hurst?

Dr. Hurst's National Provider Identifier is 1275583635. 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

What is Dr. Hurst's medical education?

Dr. Hurst attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Hurst have?

Dr. Hurst has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Hurst known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hurst the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Hurst's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hurst. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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