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- 50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 35235
About Dr. Karcher
Gerald D. Karcher, MD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in radiology. Gerald trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1991. Gerald is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Gerald provided 50 services to 43 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1467457515.
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) 838-3435
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
Birmingham, AL 35235
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Radiology (Unspecified) 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Appendicitis
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Fatty liver disease
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Ovarian cysts
- Severe stomach pain
Bone Health
Brain & Spine
Breast
Cancer & Tumors
Chest & Lungs
Digestive
Foot & Ankle
General
Head & Brain
Head & Face
Injuries
Joint & Muscle
Joints & Orthopedics
- Avascular necrosis of the hip
- Baker's Cyst
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn meniscus
Neck & Thyroid
Nerves & Neuropathy
Pelvic & Reproductive
Spine & Back
Vascular
- Aortic aneurysm
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Procedures & services
Biopsies
Biopsy
Bone Health
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Diagnostic Scans
- Ankle MRI
- Bone Scan
- CT Scan With Contrast
- Hip MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
- Low-Dose Lung CT
- Neck CT Scan
- Open MRI
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Interventional Radiology
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pain Relief Procedures
Specialized Imaging
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Soft tissue ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
X-Ray
X-Rays
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
50 services · 43 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Radiology |
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.
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.
Other radiologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 2
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Karcher's specialty?
Dr. Karcher is a radiologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karcher?
Dr. Karcher is listed at 50 Medical Park Dr E, 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. Karcher?
The number on file is (205) 838-3435. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Karcher?
Dr. Karcher's National Provider Identifier is 1467457515. 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. Karcher's medical education?
Dr. Karcher attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Karcher have?
Dr. Karcher has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karcher known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karcher performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Karcher's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karcher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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