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Dr. Gopal Kumar , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gopal Kumar, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Kumar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 619 19TH ST S.

Dr. Kumar is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

619 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 352331900

Telephone 2059344011
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -10.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.7 Yrs
State Avg: 28.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
74 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (209 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kumar (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-17
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License AL 50560

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352460001

Phone: 2059343460

Secondary Practice Locations

2500 Metrohealth Dr

Cleveland, OH 441091900

Phone: 2167784486

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2025

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331900 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 17, 2025

Recorded as GOPAL KUMAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2025

Pathology (License #50560 in AL)

NPI Profile Active March 25, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2021

Registered at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH 441091900 (Tel: 2167784486)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2021

Registered at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH 441091900 (Tel: 2167784486)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 25, 2021

Recorded as GOPAL KUMAR

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053997445
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 24, 2021
Last Update: April 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

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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