Rachel Elizabeth Mathers, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Rachel Elizabeth Mathers is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rachel Elizabeth Mathers, MD has been part of the Birmingham medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (class of 2008), she has been practicing for over 18 years. An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limi...
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better19.63%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
19.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
14
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
31
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
107
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Texas Medical Branch
Board certified · Jan 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
3456 Water Oak Dr, Vestavia, AL 35243-4429
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021305
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Elizabeth Mathers for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Rachel Elizabeth Mathers
Dr. Mathers is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 934-9999.
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Practice Location
500 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-3110
Mailing Address
3456 Water Oak Dr, Vestavia, AL 35243-4429
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