RALPH J. TEAGUE M.D. – NPI #1225099385
Internal Medicine

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

RALPH TEAGUE is a physician located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225099385 to RALPH TEAGUE on March 29, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RE0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jun 22, 2011. 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 RALPH TEAGUE below.

NPI Profile for
RALPH J. TEAGUE

NPI Number
1225099385
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RALPH J. TEAGUE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
ONE INDEPENDENCE PLAZA
SUITE 315
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Phone: (256) 502-6600 Fax: (205) 502-6604
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RALPH TEAGUE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL51501850
MEDICAIDAL051501850
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
207RE0101X
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Primary)
AL 7787

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1975
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RALPH TEAGUE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1912 ALABAMA HIGHWAY 157
      CULLMAN, AL 35058
    • DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS
      1201 7TH STREET SE
      DECATUR, AL 35601
    • DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      200 MED CENTER DRIVE
      FORT PAYNE, AL 35968
    • FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER
      1653 TEMPLE AVENUE NORTH
      FAYETTE, AL 35555
    • HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
      101 SIVLEY RD
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

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