Physician Profile
Michael B. Hovater, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hovater
Michael B. Hovater, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in nephrology. Michael trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. Michael is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 645 Medicare patients across 1,368 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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) 226-5900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
817 PRINCETON AVENUE SW POB 2, SUITE 206
Birmingham, AL 35211
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,368 services · 645 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
254 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | Treatment | 90945 |
69 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
50 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
44 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
429 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
143 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
123 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
95 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
73 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
35 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 kidney specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael B. Hovater's specialty?
Michael B. Hovater is a kidney specialist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael B. Hovater?
Michael B. Hovater is listed at 817 Princeton Avenue Sw Pob 2, Suite 206, Birmingham, AL 35211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael B. Hovater?
The number on file is (205) 226-5900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Michael B. Hovater's NPI number?
Michael B. Hovater's National Provider Identifier is 1932360294. 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 Michael B. Hovater's education?
Michael B. Hovater attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael B. Hovater been practicing?
Michael B. Hovater has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael B. Hovater known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael B. Hovater provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael B. Hovater confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael B. Hovater. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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