Dirk Berry, MD
NPI 1831282938 · Nephrology Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dirk Berry, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1831282938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831282938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000016499 (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
19 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
4,672 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,649 | $72 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 1,054 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 443 | $81 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 421 | $321 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 411 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 162 | 47 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 141 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 | 33 |
| Bumetanide | 83 | 29 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 82 | 25 |
| Potassium Chloride | 66 | 23 |
| Calcium Acetate | 64 | 24 |
| Midodrine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$823 across 37 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2011-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dirk Berry's NPI number?
- Dirk Berry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831282938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dirk Berry's specialty?
- Dirk Berry is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dirk Berry located?
- Dirk Berry's practice location on file with NPPES is 1649 Mcfarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2281.
- What is Dirk Berry's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dirk Berry is (205) 556-5541.
- Does Dirk Berry accept Medicare?
- Dirk Berry is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dirk Berry's NPI active?
- Yes — Dirk Berry's NPI (1831282938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.