Summary

Dr. Hovater graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2008. He works in Birmingham, AL and 1 other location and specializes in Nephrology. Dr. Hovater is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Brian Hovater has 2 locations

Nephrology Associates, PC

817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206Birmingham, AL 35211
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nephrology Associates, PC

7063 Veterans Pkwy # 130Pell City, AL 35125

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Dr. Michael Brian Hovater, MDDr. Christopher Wingate Old, MDDr. Frank Bryson Waldo, MDDr. David Lawrence Tharpe, MD
NephrologyNephrologyPediatricsNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
5 
4.5 
2.7 
5 
18 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Birmingham , ALAuburn , ALBirmingham , ALBirmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Brian Hovater

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Simpra Advantage
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Brian Hovater has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2014.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2010.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Hovater's NPI number is 1932360294.

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Where is Dr. Michael Hovater's office located?
Dr. Michael Hovater's office is located at 817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206, Birmingham, AL, 35211.
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What languages does Dr. Michael Hovater speak?
Dr. Michael Hovater speaks Chinese and Spanish.

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