Ross Gardner, MD
NPI 1770572810 · Otolaryngology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ross Gardner, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1770572810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770572810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 00011281 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
87 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 20 | $197 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$197 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 301 | 245 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 78 | 58 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 78 | 63 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 56 | 40 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 52 | 48 |
| Fluconazole | 50 | 32 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 47 | 39 |
| Azithromycin | 29 |
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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-20
- Last updated
- 2019-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ross Gardner's NPI number?
- Ross Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770572810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ross Gardner's specialty?
- Ross Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ross Gardner located?
- Ross Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Tuscaloosa Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-1486.
- What is Ross Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ross Gardner is (205) 780-9655.
- Does Ross Gardner accept Medicare?
- Ross Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ross Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Ross Gardner's NPI (1770572810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.