MICHAEL B. HOVATER M.D. – NPI #1932360294
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

MICHAEL HOVATER is a physician located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932360294 to MICHAEL HOVATER on June 19, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 Feb 26, 2025. 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 MICHAEL HOVATER below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL B. HOVATER

NPI Number
1932360294
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL B. HOVATER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
817 PRINCETON AVENUE SW
POB 2, SUITE 206
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211-1348
Phone: (205) 226-5900 Fax: (205) 226-5937
Mailing address
1770 INDEPENDENCE CT
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216-1259
Phone: (205) 226-5900 Fax: (205) 226-5937
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 26, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL HOVATER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAL163755
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)		 AL 29919
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 AL 29919

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
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
MICHAEL HOVATER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
      3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
    • MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
      995 9TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST
      BESSEMER, AL 35021
    • PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      701 PRINCETON AVENUE SOUTHWEST
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
    • ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
      810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
    • ST. VINCENT'S EAST
      50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DRIVE
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • NNA OF ALABAMA INC
      7067 VETERANS PKWY SUITE 120
      PELL CITY, AL 35125
    • RCG PRINCETON
      708 COTTON AVE SW
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

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