RICKY L. IRONS MD – NPI #1851402648
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

RICKY IRONS is a physician located in FLORENCE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851402648 to RICKY IRONS on August 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Apr 12, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICKY IRONS below.

NPI Profile for
RICKY L. IRONS

NPI Number
1851402648
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICKY L. IRONS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
409 NORTH CEDAR STREET
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Phone: (256) 766-3062 Fax: (256) 767-1804
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 12, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICKY IRONS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSAL14561
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
AL 10872

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICKY IRONS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER
      1701 VETERANS DRIVE
      FLORENCE, AL 35630
    • SHOALS HOSPITAL
      201 WEST AVALON AVENUE
      MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF FLORENCE
      412 S COURT STREET, SUITE 403
      FLORENCE, AL 35630
    • KELLER HOME CARE
      203 4TH AVENUE SW
      RED BAY, AL 35582
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      20 ALMON DRIVE SUITE C
      MOULTON, AL 35650
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE OF NORTH ALABAMA, LLC
      2905 WESTCORP BLVD,, STE 115, 116, 117
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805

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