Active NPI 1285078568 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Drew Jeffrey Gunnells , MD

Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Drew Gunnells, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Gunnells delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 230.

Dr. Gunnells is affiliated with Affinity Physician Services, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4600 Highway 280 Ste 230

Birmingham, AL 352425185

Telephone 2059711825

Fax 2059711826

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc Facility NPI 1184913485

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

121 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gunnells (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$411.00	$120.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$246.00	$88.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$256.00	$116.61
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$510.71	$188.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$161.00	$60.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$409.92	$151.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$411.00	$125.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$161.00	$61.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$411.00	$146.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$246.00	$91.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	22	$161.00	$65.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$411.00	$157.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$411.00	$132.07
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1586.54	$122.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$246.00	$118.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	16	$210.00	$70.21
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	$134.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$246.00	$97.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$161.00	$66.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$397.44	$163.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$264.00	$82.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$201.27	$108.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
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	$125.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$391.18	$121.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-18

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 33647

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Affinity Physician Services, Llc

4600 Hwy 280, Birmingham, AL 352425185

Phone: 2059711825

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Steven Scarcliff , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1710168745

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 January 18, 2025

Registered at 4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 230, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352425185 (Tel: 2059711825)

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2021

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352491900 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2021

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

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 30, 2021

Surgery (License #33647 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active April 17, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2013

Registered at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331900 (Tel: 2059349600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2013

Registered at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331900 (Tel: 2059349600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 17, 2013

Recorded as DREW GUNNELLS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 17, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285078568

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 17, 2013

Last Update: January 18, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Phone: 2057319701

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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