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- 1401 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham, AL 35235
About Dr. Westhoven
Based in Birmingham, AL, Gail S. Westhoven, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Gail graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Gail provided 5,113 services to 2,501 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1528054319 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 853-3960
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1401 EDWARDS LAKE RD.
Birmingham, AL 35235
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,113 services · 2,501 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,830 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
593 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
492 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
343 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
194 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
137 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
99 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
83 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
48 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11622 |
44 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Gail S. Westhoven?
Gail S. Westhoven is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Gail S. Westhoven's address?
Gail S. Westhoven is listed at 1401 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham, AL 35235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Gail S. Westhoven?
The number on file is (205) 853-3960. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gail S. Westhoven?
Gail S. Westhoven's National Provider Identifier is 1528054319. 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 Gail S. Westhoven train?
Gail S. Westhoven attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gail S. Westhoven have?
Gail S. Westhoven has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Gail S. Westhoven perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Gail S. Westhoven performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gail S. Westhoven's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gail S. Westhoven. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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