AMMAR ALMEHMI – NPI #1497798219
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

AMMAR ALMEHMI is a physician located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497798219 to AMMAR ALMEHMI on June 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 29, 2026. 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 AMMAR ALMEHMI below.

NPI Profile for
AMMAR ALMEHMI

NPI Number
1497798219
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AMMAR ALMEHMI
Primary location
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233-1801
Phone: (800) 822-8816 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1720 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-0004
Phone: (205) 996-2186
6490 Mount Moriah Road Ext Ste 202
Memphis, TN 38115-3841
Phone: (901) 366-5479
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 29, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AMMAR ALMEHMI

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSSWV001721964
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROADWVP00237272
OTHERMEDICARE VAVA010185700
OTHERUNICAREWV91501
MEDICAIDVA010289475
MEDICAIDVA010185700
MEDICAIDWV3810000962
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TN 47261

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
1720 2ND AVE S,
BIRMINGHAM, AL 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
AMMAR ALMEHMI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER
      1701 VETERANS DRIVE
      FLORENCE, AL 35630
    • ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
      810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
      619 SOUTH 19TH STREET
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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