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JAMES GEWIN, MD

JAMES R GEWIN, MD

Direct Primary Care

Male provider
Birmingham, Alabama

Primary care for the whole family, managing health across every stage of life in Birmingham.

Credentials & Training

Federally verified
Credential
MD
Medical school
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Graduated
1980
Medicare specialty
Internal Medicine
Group practice
Affinity Physician Services, LLC · 92 clinicians
Medicare assignment
Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full

Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.

About

Family medicine encompasses preventive health screenings, acute illness management, and long-term care for individuals across the lifespan. James Gewin, MD practices within Affinity Physician Services, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama, and operates as a direct-pay provider.

This specialty manages conditions ranging from routine wellness checks to chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Care involves both episodic visits for sudden sickness and ongoing management for persistent health issues.

As a direct-pay provider, this practice bills patients directly for services rendered. The physician is also assigned to Medicare.

Areas of Focus

Preventive MedicineChronic Disease ManagementAcute Care

Conditions Treated

HypertensionDiabetesAcute illness

Specialties

Patients Served

All Ages

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of health issues does a family medicine physician manage?

Family medicine covers preventive care, acute illness, and long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma, for patients of every age.

Does this practice accept Medicare?

Yes, the provider is assigned to Medicare.

What does direct-pay mean for a patient?

Direct primary care practices bill patients directly rather than through insurance, usually for a flat monthly fee that covers routine visits.

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