John Hammonds, CRNP
NPI 1518494020 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Vestavia, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Hammonds, CRNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Vestavia, AL (NPI 1518494020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518494020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP10070 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
824 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 571 | $101 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 149 | $191 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 31 | $56 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 19 | $148 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 302 | 70 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 294 | 52 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 212 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 199 | 60 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 196 | 51 |
| Pregabalin | 135 | 39 |
| Methocarbamol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$580 across 25 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 (1)
- 5620 W Thunderbird Rd Ste F1Glendale, AZ 85306-4652Phone: (602) 938-6960Fax: (602) 938-6069
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-15
- Last updated
- 2025-08-19
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Hammonds's NPI number?
- John Hammonds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518494020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Hammonds's specialty?
- John Hammonds is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Hammonds located?
- John Hammonds's practice location on file with NPPES is 2868 Acton Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243-2502.
- What is John Hammonds's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Hammonds is (205) 332-3160.
- Does John Hammonds accept Medicare?
- John Hammonds is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Hammonds's NPI active?
- Yes — John Hammonds's NPI (1518494020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.