Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Smitherman, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1952606311
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th St S, Room - Jt845
Birmingham, AL 352491900
(205) 934-7072
fax (205) 975-1248
Mailing address
Po Box 11407, Department 1717
Birmingham, AL 352461717

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #1-102737

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952606311. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
79
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$4,564
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 38 38 $52
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 26 26 $64
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 15 15 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 157 peers in Birmingham Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Smitherman's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Smitherman practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Smitherman practice?
Dr. Joseph Smitherman practices at 619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900. Office phone: 2059347072.
What is Dr. Joseph Smitherman's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Smitherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952606311, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Smitherman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Smitherman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Smitherman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.