2026 data CMS NPPES NUCC Taxonomy

Doctors in Birmingham, AL

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Active healthcare providers in Birmingham sourced from the CMS NPPES weekly file, no proprietary ratings, no editorial scores. NPI counts, specialty distribution, and primary practice addresses refreshed each release.

15,247
Providers
CMS NPPES-registered
20
Specialties
NUCC taxonomy codes
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Top specialty
2,279 providers
Alabama
State
AL

15,247 healthcare providers across 20 specialties

Birmingham, Alabama appears in the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System with 15,247 registered healthcare providers spanning 20 distinct NUCC-taxonomy specialties. This count includes every individual clinician who has applied for an NPI and listed a practice address in Birmingham - physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists, psychologists, podiatrists, and every other credentialed provider type CMS tracks. It does not measure hospital beds, urgent-care capacity, or whether a given clinic is accepting new patients; it measures the pool of professionals with current NPI enrollment and a Birmingham practice location on file. Every figure is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES) - more than 7 million providers, maintained since May 2007, with 2023 Medicare Part D data, and, according to CMS, can be searched, compared, and traced in our methodology.

The provider mix in Birmingham is weighted toward Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (2,279 clinicians, followed by Registered Nurse with 799 and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with 732). That distribution reflects how NPPES records specialty: providers self-select a primary taxonomy code, so a family physician who also practices geriatrics will show up under whichever NUCC code they registered first. Relative to Alabama's population, Birmingham reports roughly 298.5 providers per 100,000 residents using the state-level denominator, which is a rough proxy rather than a precise access-to-care measurement; the true catchment area of any {cityName} clinician extends beyond the municipal boundary.

Within Alabama, Birmingham ranks #1 of 235 cities tracked by provider count, accounting for 23.4% of the state's registered providers.

For Birmingham patients, this directory is most useful as a starting shortlist, searching by specialty narrows the 690-taxonomy roster to clinicians with the relevant training, and each provider page links to NPI, state licensing boards, and the NPPES registry for credential verification. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available CMS government data, not a review site, a ranking, or medical advice. NPPES data is self-reported and refreshed monthly, so listing details may be out of date; call the practice directly to confirm the provider is still there, accepts your insurance, and is taking new patients. Nothing on this page substitutes for consulting a licensed clinician about your personal health decisions.

15,247
Providers
20
Specialties
#1
of 235 AL cities
23.4%
of AL providers
298.5
Per 100K (state)

Which specialties are most common in Birmingham

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 2,279
Registered Nurse 799
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 732
Internal Medicine Physician 537
Pharmacist 529
Family Nurse Practitioner 488
Behavior Technician 407
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 381
Physical Therapist 379
Clinical Social Worker 323
Physician Assistant 321
Pediatrics Physician 317
Nurse Practitioner 269
Professional Counselor 244
Anesthesiology Physician 241
Mental Health Counselor 230
Speech-Language Pathologist 222
Emergency Medicine Physician 217
Diagnostic Radiology Physician 193
Family Medicine Physician 174

Healthcare Providers (Page 106)

Name
Mary Grumbley, RN
Registered Nurse
Jeri Grundhoefer
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Andrew Grush, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
David Gu
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Lisa Gu
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Danalynn Guasteferro, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Evan Guay, DO
Transplant Surgery Physician
Sudha Gudapati, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Bhargavi Guddanti
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Noah Gudel, D.O.
Internal Medicine Physician
Felix Guerra Castanon, MD
Neurology Physician
Mary Guerry-Force, M.D.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Maria Guevara, MD, FCCP
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Vera Guevara-Egorshin, M.D.
Pediatrics Physician
Matthew Guffey, PA
Physician Assistant
Brian Guffin, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Specialist
Griffin Guice, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
Justice Guice
Physician Assistant
Kenneth Guice, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Taylor Guice, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Caroline Guidry, PA-S
Physician Assistant
Russ Guidry
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Kathryn Guilbeau, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Heather Guilbert, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Tameka Guillaume
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Martha Guillen, PHARMD
Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist
Norman Guillen
General Practice Dentistry
Natalie Guin, BSW
Social Worker
Christopher Guion, MD
Pediatric Radiology Physician
Whitney Gulledge, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
John Gullett, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Tracy Gulley, COSMETOLOGIST
Specialist
Gregory Gullung, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Elizabeth Gunn, MD
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
George Gunn, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
James Gunn, M.D.
Plastic Surgery Physician
Kaylee Gunn, CRNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Mary Gunn, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
Zipporah Gunn, CO
Orthotist
Drew Gunnells, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Drew Gunnells, M.D.
Surgery Physician
Mary Gunnells, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Mohini Gunnett, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Wiliam Gunnett, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Michael Gunter
Emergency Medicine Physician
Rongjun Guo, MD
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Bhavya Gupta
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Garima Gupta, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Himanshu Gupta, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Karishma Gupta, M.D.
Urology Physician

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors are in Birmingham, AL?
There are 15,247 registered healthcare providers in Birmingham, AL, covering 20 specialties. This includes physicians, dentists, therapists, and other licensed providers.
What are the most common medical specialties in Birmingham?
The most common specialties in Birmingham are Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Internal Medicine Physician, Pharmacist. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program has the most providers with 2,279.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.