Nephrologists in Alabama
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
184 Nephrology providers practice in Alabama, including 34 (18%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Birmingham. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Nephrology by city in Alabama
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Where Nephrologists in Alabama practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 134 of the 184 providers listed here (73%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
24%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
48%mid-size group (10 to 99)
28%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Nephrologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | 34 | 2,784 | Birmingham |
| Nephrology Associates of Mobile, P.A. | 17 | 41 | Mobile |
| Nephrology Associates, PC | 17 | 31 | Birmingham |
| Nephrology Consultants LLC | 7 | 17 | Hunstville |
| Huntsville Renal Clinic, PC | 7 | 15 | Huntsville |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Nephrologists affiliated |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | Government | 2 of 5 | 35 |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | Government | 3 of 5 | 18 |
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | For-profit | 3 of 5 | 17 |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 15 |
| USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC | Mobile | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 15 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Nephrology providers in Alabama
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Phillip Madonia, M.D.Alabaster, AL · $41,312 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. Vijay Vyas, MDAndalusia, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(334) 222-6041 Dr. Naveen Bade, M.DAnniston, AL · $1,950 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(256) 237-5302 Dr. Prathyusha Maddela, M.D.Anniston, AL · $1,703 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(256) 237-5302 Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini, M.D.Anniston, AL · $1,481 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(256) 237-5302 Dr. Kunal BhutaAthens, AL · $725 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(256) 232-0801 Dr. Agata Przekwas, MDBessemer, AL · $31 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. Roman Brantley, MDBessemer, AL · $222 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. Alian Al-balasBirmingham, AL · $25 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Ali Yousuf, DOBirmingham, AL · $323 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 934-3411 Dr. Ammar AlmehmiBirmingham, AL · $4,760 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Andreas Maddux, MDBirmingham, AL · $1,097 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 949-1414 Dr. Anupam Agarwal, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-6600 Dr. Ashita TolwaniBirmingham, AL · $11,653 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Bhupesh Panwar, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 975-3304 Dr. Bruce JulianBirmingham, AL · $30 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Claretha LyasBirmingham, AL · $301 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Clifton KewBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Crystal Farrington, DOBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Dana RizkBirmingham, AL · $71,685 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Daniel Balkovetz, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. David Warnock, MDBirmingham, AL · $8,334 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 934-6600 Dr. Denyse Thornley-brownBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Devansh Patel, MDBirmingham, AL · $93 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-3411 Dr. Donald Quinn, PABirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. Edwin RutskyBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Efren Chavez Morales, MDBirmingham, AL · $1,435 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Emmy BellBirmingham, AL · $179 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Eric JuddBirmingham, AL · $86 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Eric WallaceBirmingham, AL · $42,751 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Faris AhmedBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Fathima Rejulin Konari, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $36 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Gaurav JainBirmingham, AL · $1,119 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(800) 822-8816 Dr. Graham Towns, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $1,716 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-9999 Dr. James Harms, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $229 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. James Lewis, MDBirmingham, AL · $117 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. James Reed, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $18 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 250-8946 Dr. Jared Cook, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $6 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-9666 Dr. Jason Tsai, MDBirmingham, AL · $19 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5911 Dr. Jerry Jackson, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 226-5911 Dr. John Curtis, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-6600 Dr. Katie Bean, MDBirmingham, AL · $59 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. Khusbu Patel, D.O.Birmingham, AL · $2,811 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 354-2100 Dr. Mamatha Gandhi, MBBSBirmingham, AL · $109 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Mariam Charkviani, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Martha Catalina Morales Alvarez, MDBirmingham, AL · $98 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(205) 934-4011 Dr. Michael AllonBirmingham, AL · $137 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 934-9999 Dr. Michael Hovater, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $196 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 226-5900 Dr. Michal MrugBirmingham, AL · $1,940 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 822-8816 Conditions Nephrology providers in Alabama commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Nephrology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Chronic kidney disease
- Kidney stones
- Dialysis care
- High blood pressure
Common questions
How many Nephrology providers are in Alabama?There are 184 Nephrology providers with active NPI records practicing in Alabama, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Nephrology providers in Alabama offer telehealth?Yes. 34 of the 184 Nephrology providers in Alabama (about 18%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Alabama have the most Nephrology providers?Birmingham (72), Mobile (27), Huntsville (19) have the highest concentration of Nephrology providers in Alabama.
How many Nephrology providers in Alabama received drug or device company payments?127 of 184 Nephrology providers in Alabama (69%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Nephrology providers in Alabama treat?Nephrology providers commonly treat chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, dialysis care, high blood pressure and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Nephrologists in Alabama work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 134 Nephrologists in Alabama enrolled in Medicare, 24% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 48% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 28% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Nephrologists in Alabama work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Alabama hospitals where the most Nephrologists hold privileges are University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham; Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville; Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.
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