Active NPI 1760413645 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Markert

Neurological Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Markert is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1988, James Markert delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 6TH AVE S.

James Markert is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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's, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1717 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331801

Telephone 8008228816

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc Facility NPI 1841380086

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +12.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

54 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (114 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Markert (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G2211 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's	96	79	$35.00	$15.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	73	$246.00	$89.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$411.00	$121.60
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain	20	14	$1021.00	$194.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$161.00	$60.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$495.00	$157.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	65	$161.00	$61.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	41	$246.00	$91.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$411.00	$124.93
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain	16	14	$1021.00	$215.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	96	$160.24	$65.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$411.00	$131.98
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain	19	14	$1021.00	$229.59
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$495.00	$187.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	101	$161.00	$66.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$411.00	$133.98
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain	22	15	$1021.00	$233.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	12	$246.00	$98.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	145	114	$161.00	$50.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$411.00	$126.86
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	28	27	$85.75	$50.41
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain	13	12	$1021.00	$226.60
69990 Use of operating microscope	11	11	$943.00	$209.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	186	140	$161.00	$48.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$264.00	$72.34
62252 Reprogramming of programmable brain and spinal fluid shunt	13	12	$197.00	$42.24
61796 Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, first growth	11	11	$4422.00	$924.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	190	135	$161.00	$48.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	30	$161.00	$65.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$264.00	$71.83
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain	17	16	$1021.00	$212.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$411.00	$145.21
69990 Use of operating microscope	11	11	$943.00	$196.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	78	$161.00	$48.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	61	$161.00	$66.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	13	$246.00	$74.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$411.00	$122.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License AL 19188

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059379999

Secondary Practice Locations

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059347170

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059347170

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801 (Tel: 8008228816)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2022

Recorded as JAMES MARKERT

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NPI Profile Active June 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 15, 2011

Registered at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 15, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2057319701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 15, 2011

Recorded as JAMES MARKERT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 15, 2011

Neurological Surgery (License #19188 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1760413645

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 06, 2006

Last Update: February 01, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1717 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331801

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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