John Eric Ammon, M.D.
John Eric Ammon is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AL can see John Eric Ammon, M.D. in person in Birmingham or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
833 Saint Vincents Dr Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205-1606
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.15%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Alabama1.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
165
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
430
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,537
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $828k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
55 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John Eric Ammon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030006
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With John Eric Ammon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Eric Ammon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Birmingham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Eric Ammon
NPI records show Dr. Ammon as active with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 939-4500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
833 Saint Vincents Dr Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205-1606
Mailing Address
833 Saint Vincents Dr Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205-1606
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