Carson Penkava, M.D.
NPI 1417118779 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carson Penkava, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1417118779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417118779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30037 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
444 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 187 | $159 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 117 | $109 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 89 | $7 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 51 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$194 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 128 |
| Prednisone | 74 | 73 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 59 | 59 |
| Cephalexin | 50 | 50 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 28 |
| Methocarbamol | 27 | 27 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (5)
- 1715 N Bunner StFoley, AL 36535-2229Phone: (251) 277-2570
- 1038 Research Blvd Ste 280Madison, AL 35758-2069Phone: (256) 258-9315
- 861 Hillcrest RdMobile, AL 36695-3909Phone: (251) 277-2570
- 440 Saint Lukes Dr Ste BMontgomery, AL 36117-7104Phone: (334) 721-7220
- 2409 Acton Rd Ste 153Vestavia, AL 35243-2939Phone: (205) 379-0174
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-19
- Last updated
- 2022-06-24
- Certified
- 2022-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carson Penkava's NPI number?
- Carson Penkava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417118779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carson Penkava's specialty?
- Carson Penkava is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carson Penkava located?
- Carson Penkava's practice location on file with NPPES is 995 9th Ave Sw, Bessemer, AL 35022-4527.
- What is Carson Penkava's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carson Penkava is (205) 481-7000.
- Does Carson Penkava accept Medicare?
- Carson Penkava is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carson Penkava's NPI active?
- Yes — Carson Penkava's NPI (1417118779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.