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What I learned from chocolate milk

by Innova Primary Care | Aug 20, 2016 | All, Huntsville Doctors

As a third year medical student beginning my surgery rotation, I remember sitting in the conference room with the rest of my peers receiving our lists of what surgeons we would be working with during the rotation. For us who knew we weren’t going into surgery,...

Why I’m taking a leave of absence

by Innova Primary Care | Jun 14, 2016 | All, Huntsville Doctors

A “leave of absence”…..what I really mean by that is I have reduced the number of patients I see a week to about half what I used to see and am still working the same number of hours per week. I’ve realized that physicians underestimate the...

The Magic Number: 10,000

by Innova Primary Care | Jan 11, 2010 | Huntsville Doctors

Have you ever wondered if it is really necessary for doctors to go through a minimum of 11 years of training to be able to practice their field of medicine? I’m not going to lie- I have. After reading Malcolm Gladwell’s, Outliers, I realize again the value in the...

Difference Between Family Medicine and Internal Medicine

by Innova Primary Care | Jul 15, 2009 | All, Healthcare, Huntsville Doctors

Have you ever wondered what type of doctor you need to have? I hear lots of people say, “I just need a regular doctor.” But even with “regular doctors” there are several different specialties and so which one should you see? When I tell people I am a family medicine...

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Brittney Childers, BSBA, CMA, CPC

About

Brittney is originally from Scottsboro, Alabama but moved closer to Huntsville several years ago. Brittney joined the Innova team in 2015 and has led the Innova team forward at the Chateau Drive location as well as our expansion to Madison. As Clinic Manager, Brittney is responsible for oversight of the Innova team as well as Innova guests. Brittney frequently works off-stage on projects, but she does still serve guests in clinic as well. On a calm day, you might catch her walking back from the Starbucks next door.

Personal Interests:

Brittney enjoys helping others and caring for patients, doing what she can to make their day better. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Education

Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Northeast Community College
Certified Medical Assistant

Katie Mann, CRNP

About

Katie is originally from a small town in Kentucky. Katie worked as a Registered Nurse at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children at Labor and Delivery for 4 years. She also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UAH’s College of Nursing while obtaining her master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner. Katie and her husband Wil have 2 small boys and 2 dogs. She enjoys spending time on their family’s farm, reading, exercising, and cooking.

Medical Interests:

Katie is passionate about educating patients so they can feel empowered about their health and valued as a person, not just a patient. She enjoys educating about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to assist in disease prevention.

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, 2022

Murray State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2018

Chase Fortune, CRNP

About

Chase grew up in Russellville, Alabama. Chase worked as a registered nurse for over 4 years with cardiac surgery patients at Huntsville Hospital prior to pursuing her masters degree at UAH. She has experience in the urgent care setting treating pediatrics and adults as well as geriatric patients in nursing home settings. Chase has two young daughters with her husband Tom who works as an engineer in Research Park. During her spare time, she enjoys riding her horse Stella, walking her standard poodles Jake and Roxy, cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs and attending concerts.

“To change the world, start with one step. However small, the first step is the hardest of all. Once you get your gait, you’ll be walking tall.” -Dave Matthews Band

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner 2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude 2013
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Cum Laude 2011

David Uptagrafft, MBA, PMP

David Uptagrafft

About

David Uptagrafft is the CIO and Director of Healthcare Experience at Innova Primary Care where he oversees financial performance as well as strategic quality and patient experience programs for the clinic. Innova’s mission is to mend people and standards for healthcare in our region through the practice of individualized medicine, the development of trusted patient relationships and the aggressive adoption of new technologies to improve population health management. Innova Primary Care has been recognized for innovative leadership and quality by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, KLAS, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, NCQA, the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control (COSEHC).

Previously, David spent seven years providing software product management and business consulting services with SunGard Financial Systems (now Fidelity Investment Services). His emphasis during this time was on building distributed international software development and support teams for cloud-based wealth management systems and integration of third party software solutions as companion offerings to products. During his time at SunGard David completed his Project Management Professional certification.

David also served as Vice President and Manager of Online Services for Hancock Fabrics Inc, participating in the development and launch of an ecommerce website recognized by Internet Retailer Magazine as one of the top 500 sites nationally at the time. Additionally, David designed and oversaw the development of the integrated distribution center inventory system for franchisees and customers.

Education

University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master’s of Business Administration with emphasis in Information Technology

Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Systems

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Logan Staples, MD

About Dr. Staples

Dr. Logan Staples grew up in Dadeville, Alabama and specialized in Family Medicine. As a physician, he strives to empower each patient to pursue mental, physical and social well-being through continuity and relationship. He feels called to use his gifts and talents to impart empathy and expertise in every patient interaction. Dr. Staples enjoys backpacking, exercising, board games and music. He and his wife Savannah enjoy traveling and taking their two golden retrievers, Lily and Juno, on adventures with them.

Education

UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency Program
Huntsville, AL July 2020-June 2023

Ross University School of Medicine
Portsmouth, Dominica 2015-2019

Berry College, Rome, GA
B.S., Biochemistry, 2015

Accepting patients in Madison beginning Fall 2023

Leah Keith, CRNP

About

Leah is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In 2022, she received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Leah has experience as a nurse practitioner in the urgent care setting. Prior to becoming a CRNP, Leah worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Madison Hospital and the PACU at Huntsville Hospital. Leah and her husband, Garrett, were married in 2005 and have two children. Leah enjoys traveling, sports, going to concerts, and reading but mostly spending time with her family and friends.

Leah’s interests include empowering and supporting patients in some of their most vulnerable times. Leah is passionate about providing education with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion to improve health outcomes for patients at Innova and the surrounding communities.

Education

The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, 2022
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, 2020
Calhoun Community College, Decatur
Associate Degree in Nursing, 2018

Michelle Baggett, CRNP

About

Michelle was born and raised in Madison, AL. She specializes in Family Medicine and chose Family Medicine because she is passionate about preventive health and wellness. She enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, so they are able to understand their overall health and wellness and have the tools to be the best version of themselves through continuing health prevention and promotion. Michelle has worked at Women’s and Children’s Hospital and has a background in Women’s Health with a continued interest in learning the best ways to care for his population. Michelle has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 7 years. They have 1 daughter, Merritt. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy attending sporting events, especially baseball and football. Michelle enjoys being active and going for walks around her neighborhood in the evenings.

Michelle and her family are active members of their local church, in which they volunteer in the nursery and are involved in connect group classes.

Education

UAH MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, Huntsville, AL, 2023
UAH BSN Registered Nurse, Huntsville, AL, December 2013

Madison Schieber, CRNP

About

Madison is from Owensboro, KY and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She moved to Huntsville, Alabama after graduating and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital for 4 years. Madison received her Masters of Science in Nursing Education and her Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of North Alabama. She taught as a nursing clinical instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville while in graduate school.

Madison choose family medicine because she enjoys developing long-term working relationships with each patient. She enjoys working with patient’s of all ages while educating and developing a plan for a variety of health concerns. She is passionate about educating patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and managing their current conditions.

Education

Post-Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, 2023
Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 2019

Kristin Montalvo, CRNP

About

Kristin is a local, born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She is a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. She chose family medicine because she enjoys taking care of people of all backgrounds and enjoys helping patients manage a variety of health concerns. She enjoys partnering with patients to improve their health and prevent diseases. Kristin was an oncology nurse for 10 years before becoming a Medicare nurse navigator at Innova Primary Care in 2017. She is especially passionate about caring and advocating for the needs of older adults, managing chronic conditions, and cancer screening and prevention.

Kristin has been married to her husband, Gene since 2004. Together they have one beautiful daughter, Isabella. Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. On vacation you’ll either find her with her toes in the water on a beach somewhere or taking in the magic at Disney World! Her family is very active in their local church and they enjoy serving together in many different areas of the ministry.

Education

MSN, University of Alabama, Huntsville, 2023
BSN, University of Alabama, Huntsville, 2007

Dajah Souife, CRNP

About

Dajah is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Dajah primarily grew up in Orleans Parish until moving to Madison, AL, in 2008, which she has since called home. Dajah is a proud graduate of Bob Jones High School. She specializes in Family Medicine with an interest in Adult and Geriatric Care. In addition to her desire to nurture her patients back to health, Dajah focuses on preventive health care. She believes that preventive health care is vital to her patients’ care plans. It considerably reduces the risks of adverse health problems and, most importantly, aids in securing her patients with a better quality of life.

Dajah is a proud dog mom to her goldendoodle, Josiah, whom she loves to pamper and take long walks with. She enjoys spending time with family, going on vacations, listening to music, art, and volunteer work.

Education

Master of Science Degree – Nurse Practitioner – Herzing University, Menomonee Falls, WI, 2019
Bachelor of Science Degree – Nursing – Herzing University, Menomonee Falls, WI,
Associate of Science Degree – Nursing – Calhoun Community College, Tanner, Al, 2016

Elina Wells, MD

About Our Dr. Wells

Dr. Wells grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and completed her residency training at the University of South Carolina. She is board certified in Family and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Wells enjoys providing preventive care counseling and guiding motivated patients towards a healthier lifestyle. She and her husband Derek, a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician, enjoy spending time with their animals, hiking, gardening, and traveling.

Education

Prisma Health-Midlands/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency
Columbia, SC 2019

University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL Doctor of Medicine, 2016

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
B.S., Biology, summa cum laude 2012

Kelly Diaz, MD

“As a physician, the core values that I strive to offer my patients are: integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence. I have always believed that a vocation is where your deepest talents meet the world’s deepest needs, and I find this calling in practicing medicine. At the foundation of primary care, there is relationship. We invite you to enter our medical home at Innova Primary Care and hope that you will find a healing relationship here with us.” – Dr. Kelly Diaz, MD –

About Dr. Kelly Diaz

Dr. Diaz is originally from St. Louis, MO. She specializes in Family Medicine. She is married to Carlos, an engineer at NASA, and enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and writing poetry. Dr. Diaz is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys travel and service abroad. Dr Diaz sees patients primarily ages 12 and up.

Education

UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency Program

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish & Portuguese and Medicine, Health & Society

Professional

Chief Resident 2018 – 2019
Outstanding Teaching Resident Award 2018

Kelley Rogers, CRNP

About

Kelley considers Huntsville, Alabama to be her hometown. Kelley received bachelor degrees in Biology and Nursing before working at Huntsville Hospital in the Surgical Trauma ICU as a Registered Nurse. Kelley received her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2015 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She and her husband Michael, a chemist, were married in 2012. Together they enjoy the outdoors, family, friends and their dogs.

Medical Interests:

Kelly enjoys educating her patients on how to implement a healthy diet and exercise to assist in disease prevention. Her other interests include working with pediatric patients as well as providing patient education.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2015

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, December 2013

University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2008

Megan Ladner, CRNP

About

Megan is from Huntsville, AL and graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2013 and her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2019. Prior to becoming a CRNP, she worked for 6 years as a critical care RN. She has worked in various ICUs including Surgical Trauma, Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical with multiple years of travel nursing experience. In 2018 Megan married her husband Andy, a Neuro-ICU RN. Together they enjoy all things Disney, rafting in Colorado, traveling to new places, and spending time with their dogs, Bo and Poppy.

Medical Interests:

Megan is passionate about disease prevention and health promotion across the spectrum, with a special interest in cardiac disorders. She also enjoys providing care to patients in the geriatric population.

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2019

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2013

Shelby Jamieson, CRNP

About

Shelby is from Huntsville, Alabama and worked in Labor and Delivery at Huntsville Hospital for 3 years prior to becoming a provider at Innova. She worked in the Faculty and Staff Clinic while in graduate school at UAH. Shelby is married to Tripp, who works in Finance. Shelby enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Medical Interests:

Shelby is passionate about health promotion, education and disease prevention across the patient spectrum, with a special interest in women’s health.

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, 2021

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2018

Haley Thompson, CRNP

About

Haley is originally from Hazel Green and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Crestwood Medical Center for 3 years. Haley was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UAH’s College of Nursing while obtaining her graduate degree. Haley is soon-to-be married to Jake, who works in Business Management. Haley enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her kitty cat Charlie.

Medical Interests:

Haley is especially passionate about diagnosing and treating cardiac diseases.

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, 2021

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2018

Angelia Hart, CRNP

About

Angie is originally from Butler, Alabama and graduated in 2013 with a Master’s of Science as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. In 2015 she received her Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a CRNP she worked as a nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital and taught as a nursing clinical Instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Angie is married to Michael, a Software Engineer on Redstone Arsenal. They are parents to 5 children and enjoy spending time together as a family.

Medical Interests:

Angie’s interests include managing and educating patients on diabetes care. She also enjoys caring for special needs children and adults as well as providing geriatric care.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner, December 2015

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Masters of Science in Nursing, December 2013

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2001

Amy Pittman, CRNP

About

Amy is originally from Lubbock, TX and graduated in 2014 with her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a CRNP, Amy served eleven years as an Aerospace Medical Service Technician in the United States Air Force before obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2011. She worked for several years in a local Family Practice office as a registered nurse and has taught as a nursing clinical instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Amy is married to her husband Robert who is a Cybersecurity Engineer on Redstone Arsenal. They have three daughters. Outside of her time serving our patients, Amy enjoys watching football and soccer, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Medical Interests:

Amy interests include women’s health and management of chronic conditions.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2014

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, December 2011

United States Air Force
Medical Service Apprentice Course, November 2000

Allison Ruzicka, CRNP

About

Allison is from Huntsville, Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She worked in the Neuro Intensive Care unit at Huntsville Hospital for 4 years. Allison obtained her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She taught medical surgical nursing as a clinical instructor while in graduate school. Allison is married to Jason, a Mechanical Engineer locally. Allison enjoys running, spending time with her family and dogs.

Medical Interests:

Allison is passionate about health and wellness, and enjoys educating patients on ways to improve overall health and wellness. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and the management of chronic conditions.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2018

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, May 2015

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Hannah Bowers, MD

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Dr. Bowers grew up in Madison and is a graduate of Bob Jones High School. She went to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish and then to UAB for medical school. She graduated from UAB Huntsville’s Family Medicine Residency and completed a fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, going to local events, and attending her home church. She is excited to return home to Madison and join the Innova Primary Care team!

Primary care is the versatile, relational practice of medicine that walks with patients along their health journey. For ideal health, a partnership approach takes the challenges, goals, expectations, and questions of the patient and provides support, education, options, and healing through robust team-based care. Dr. Bowers is excited to join Innova Primary Care where healthy Care Team-Patient partnerships are fostered and prioritized.

Education

University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences
Fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics
Tuscaloosa, AL 2021 – 2022

UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency
Huntsville, AL 2018 – 2021

University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL 2014 – 2018

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature
Birmingham, AL 2010 – 2014

Kendall Teachey, CRNP

About

Kendall is from Huntsville, AL, and received her BSN from Samford University in 2018. In 2023,she completed her Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Kendall worked as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital for three and a half years before moving to the Women’s and Children’s preoperative unit in 2022. Kendall and her husband, Branson, were married in 2019 and enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their two dogs.

Medical Interests:

Kendall is passionate about relationships and excited to develop long-lasting patient partnerships. She is especially interested in disease prevention through lifestyle modifications and health promotion.

Education

University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner 2023

Samford University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, May 2018

Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, May 2017

Heath Donahue, MD

About Dr. Donahue

Dr. Donahue grew up in Harvest, AL and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Donahue prioritizes empathy in his care of patients as well as developing long term relationships with his patients. He chose to specialize in Family Medicine because he wanted to be able to help the broadest range of people while developing long term trusting relationships with his patients.

He went to medical school at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He completed his residency training at UAB in Huntsville. He is married to Jessica, who is a first grade teacher. They enjoy reading, hiking, board games (some of his favorites are Dominion and Spirit Island), and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Donahue and Jessica have a little dog, Ellie, who is as cute as she is dumb.They are both very excited to be back in the Huntsville area.

Education

UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency
Huntsville, AL 2020-2023 – Recruitment Chair 2021

University of South Alabama School of Medicine
Mobile, AL 2016-2020

Auburn University, Auburn, AL
B.S., Biomedical Sciences, 2016

Accepting patients in Madison beginning Fall 2023

Kortni McCall, DO

Dr. McCall

“‘The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.’ – Portia, William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1.

This quote was inscribed upon a large rock plaque that was visible daily to all medical residents, including myself. Every day, for three years, I read this quote both at the beginning and the end of my 12 and 24 hour shifts. The quote has now become a personal motto for me during my medical career. Serving patients in need of medical care is definitely a privilege and an honor, but, even more so, a blessing. I wish to form physician-patient relationship with you that will help improve your physical health, mental health, and overall well-being” – Dr. Kortni McCall, D.O.

About Dr. McCall

Dr. McCall specializes in internal medicine as well as hospital medicine, caring for patients here at Innova Primary Care as well as patients at Crestwood Medical Center. She enjoys reading on a variety of topics, listening to an eclectic range of musical tastes, as well as traveling the world. She teaches medical students who are in the process of becoming physicians themselves. She participates in medical mission trips and is especially interested in sea turtle conservation efforts.

Dr. McCall and her healthcare team personally work with patients on the following:

Handling the complicated aftercare of patients having suffered heart attacks, strokes, etc.
Preventative care
Managing chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, COPD, etc.
Mental health and overall well-being
Nutrition and Fitness
Striking a healthy balance in patients’ lives

Education

Magnolia Regional Health Health Center Residency Program
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
B.S. Biology, Magna cum Laude August 2001-May 2005

Professional

Alpha Epsilon Delta Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, UAH, 2019
Legacy of Hope Physician Champion, 2019-present
Memberships: Madison County Medical Society, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, American College of Physicians

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Brooke Uptagrafft, MD, FAAFP

“Patients seek the aid of physicians for assistance in ending their suffering. Suffering can come in many different forms but for the one experiencing it, it is painful. I hope to center my practice on assisting my patient to end their own suffering. That could involve you taking a medicine prescribed, changing your diet, ending an addiction, understanding more about your disease, adjusting your lifestyle to prevent further illness or even questioning your stressful thoughts. In my experience, physicians can provide sound medical advice but it is up to you, the patient, to take charge of your own physical and mental health.” – Dr. Brooke Uptagrafft –

About Our Medical Director

Dr. Brooke Uptagrafft grew up here in Huntsville and returned home to her home in 2011 to open her primary care practice. Dr Uptagrafft graduated from Grissom High School, then Mississippi State University and received her medical degree from The University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). She completed her residency at St Vincent’s East specializing in Family Medicine. She operates Innova Primary Care alongside her team of Doctors and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP) with the goal of mending patients and mending standards in our community.

Dr. Brooke and her team work together with our patients on the following:

Managing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, COPD, etc.
Nutrition
Fitness
Patient Education
Preventative Medicine
Maintaining a balance between physical and mental health
Helping patients find their own peace of mind in relation to their health or stressful lifestyle.

Education

St Vincent’s East Family Medicine Residency Program
Birmingham, AL July 2008-August 2011

University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL M.D., July 2004-May 2008

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
B.S., Biochemistry, summa cum laude August 1999-December 2003

Professional

Chief Resident, St. Vincent’s East Family Medicine, Birmingham, AL 2010-2011
Certifications: ACLS, BLS. PALS, ALSO
Memberships: American Academy of Family Physicians, Medical Association of State of Alabama

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Innova Non-Covered Services

Non-Covered Services (08/07/2023)	Innova Fee
Each page of medical paperwork, letters or forms for completion within 5 business days.	$10.00
Expedited processing for medical paperwork, letters or forms for completion within 2 business days.	$25.00
Each Clinical response to a patient portal inquiry outside of an appointment or Medicare e-visit.	$15.00
Results already provided on the portal, printed and mailed outside an appointment	$15.00

Non-Service Fees (8/8/2023)	Innova Fee
Patient late cancellation fee (less than 24 hours notice/10 minutes late for appointment)	$25.00
No-show fee for missing a routine appointment	$50.00
No-Show of an Annual Wellness Visit	$100.00

Innova Covered Services

*Some of the most commonly provided services at Innova	Innova Fee	CPT Code
*Established Patient Office Visit Level 3	$111.00	99213
*Established Patient Office Visit Level 4	$157.00	99214
*Injection in deep muscle or subcutis	$29.00	96372
*Medical Service provided on holiday eve, holiday or weekend	$28.00	99051
*Chronic Care Management (Medicare program)	$61.00	99490
*Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 18 - 39 years old	$123.00	99395
*Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 40-64 years old	$134.00	99396
*In office Flu Swab	$17.00	87804
*Immunization injection administered	$29.00	90471
*Steroid (Injectable) Medication	$8.00	J0702
Treatment of used to clear a skin lesion of pus to start the healing process	$177.00	10060
Treatment of used to clear a skin lesion of pus to start the healing process	$306.00	10061
Procedure where a small round piece of tissue is sent to the lab for biopsy	$180.00	11104
Skin tag removal of 1 lesion	$128.00	11200
Skin tag removal of more than 1 lesion	$27.00	11201
Shave removal of skin lesion on midsection less than 0.5 cm	$145.00	11300
Shave removal of skin lesion on midsection 0.6 cm to 1.0 cm	$174.00	11301
Shave removal of skin lesion on midsection 1.0 to 1.2 cm	$197.00	11302
Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia	$153.00	11305
Shave removal of a single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia	$175.00	11306
Shave removal of a single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips less than 0.5 cm	$166.00	11310
Shave removal of a single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips 0.6 cm to 1 cm	$196.00	11311
Shave removal of a single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips 1.0 cm to 2.0 cm	$223.00	11312
Excision of benign (normal) lesion including margins 0.6 cm to 1 cm	$223.00	11401
Nailbed removal	$164.00	11730
Removal of Implanted Device	$191.00	11982
Wound or cut greater or equal to 2 cm	$134.00	12001
Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet)	$162.00	12002
Other Repair (Closure) Procedures on the Integumentary System	$99.00	15851
Removal of first lesion	$96.00	17000
Removal of 2 to 14 skin lesions (1 additional unit for each)	$10.00	17003
Removal of 15 or more skin lesions	$238.00	17004
Removal of skin lesions	$485.00	17106
Removal of 1 to 14 skin lesions	$160.00	17110
Destruction (laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags	$187.00	17111
Chemical Cauterization of Skin	$127.00	17250
Cryo (freezing) treatment of skin	$76.00	17340
Small joint or bursa injection	$73.00	20600
Intermediate joint or bursa injection	$79.00	20605
Marge joint or bursa injection	$93.00	20610
Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method	$398.00	30802
Incision Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus	$215.00	56405
Nerve Block Injection	$109.00	64405
Removal of unspecified object from eye	$70.00	65205
Removal of unspecified object from ear	$114.00	69200
Removal of impacted ear wax	$21.00	69209
Ear Cleaning	$69.00	69210
Imaging Exam	$43.00	76000
Ultrasound of abdomen complete including kidneys	$114.00	76770
Ultrasound of tendon or a muscle	$59.00	76882
Urine Drug Screening	$12.00	80305
In office urinalysis	$3.00	81002
In office urine pregnancy test	$3.00	81025
In office blood sugar test	$3.00	82962
Skin injection to test for tuberculosis	$6.00	86580
In office blood test for Mono	$12.00	87449
COVID-19 infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay (quick test)	$36.00	87426
COVID-19/Flu-A/Flu-B infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay (quick test)	$39.00	87428
In office flu swab	$12.00	87804
In office Strep Swab	$12.00	87880
Pediatric injection administered (given)	$29.00	90460
Additional pediatric injection administered	$20.00	90461
Additional Immunization injections administered	$22.00	90472
Menactra Vaccine	$157.00	90619
Hepatitis A vaccine injection for pediatric and adolescent	$37.00	90633
Hepatitis A and B Vaccine Adult	$122.00	90636
HIB Vaccine	$13.00	90648
Gardasil or HPV vaccine for ages 9 to 26	$161.00	90649
Gardasil Vaccine	$288.00	90651
Flu Shot for patients 3 years old and older	$20.00	90656
Flu shot for pediatric patient age 6 months to 35 months old	$7.00	90657
High Dose Flu Vaccine for patients over 65 years old	$74.00	90662
Pneumonia Vaccine in vial	$227.00	90670
Pneumonia vaccine injection, 20 valent	$284.00	90677
Rotavirus vaccine	$96.00	90680
Fluzone Vaccine	$23.00	90686
Dtap vaccine for ages 6 and younger	$29.00	90700
MMR Vaccine Injection	$90.00	90707
IPV Vaccine Injection	$41.00	90713
Tetanus and Whooping Cough Vaccine Injection	$39.00	90715
Chickenpox Vaccine Injection	$175.00	90716
Pediarix Vaccine Injection	$91.00	90723
Pneumonia Vaccine Injection	$118.00	90732
Menactra Vaccine Injection	$142.00	90734
Hepatitis B Pediatric Dose or Adult Dose	$28.00	90744
Hepatitis B Vaccine for Adult Injection	$67.00	90746
Shingles Vaccine Injection	$184.00	90750
Diabetic retinal screening	$44.00	92250
Complete EKG	$17.00	93000
EKG recorded and reviewed	$229.00	93268
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring	$53.00	93784
Cerebrovascular Arterial Ultrasound	$319.00	93890
Limited bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries	$98.00	93922
Complete bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of extremity arteries, 3 or more levels	$152.00	93923
Noninvasive physiologic studies of lower extremity arteries	$188.00	93924
Evaluation of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdomen and/or pelvic organs	$319.00	93975
Lower extremity ultrasound with doppler	$140.00	93979
In office test used to assess how well your lungs work to diagnosis asthma and COPD	$31.00	94010
Nebulizer treatment in office	$13.00	94640
Pulse Oxygen	$4.00	94760
Immunotherapy Injection	$13.00	95117
Immunotherapy Observation	$162.00	95180
Blood Glucose Monitoring	$162.00	95250
Blood Glucose Monitoring	$68.00	95249
Glucose monitor for continuous	$42.00	95251
Brief emotional or behavioral assessment	$8.00	96127
IV initial	$48.00	96360
IV add on	$19.00	96361
Injection	$28.00	96373
After hours call/consult after 10PM	$28.00	99050
Screening Vision Test	$4.00	99173
New Patient Office Visit Level 2	$97.00	99202
New Patient Office Visit Level 3	$151.00	99203
New Patient Office Visit Level 4	$225.00	99204
New patient office visit level 5	$297.00	99205
Established Patient Office Visit Level 1	$34.00	99211
Established Patient Office Visit Level 2	$69.00	99212
Established Patient Office Visit Level 5	$220.00	99215
New Patient Preventive Care for Age 1-4 years old	$158.00	99382
New Patient Preventive Care for Age 5-11 years old	$164.00	99383
New Patient Preventive Care for Age 12-17 years old	$186.00	99384
New Patient Preventive Care for Age 18 -39 years old	$180.00	99385
New Patient Preventive Care for Age 40 - 64 years old	$165.00	99386
Established Patient Preventive Care for less than 1 year old	$111.00	99391
Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 1-4 years old	$119.00	99392
Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 5-11 years old	$119.00	99393
Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 12-17 years old	$130.00	99394
Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 65 and over	$151.00	99397
Smoking and tobacco use counseling to the patient for 3-10 minutes	$21.00	99406
E-visit 5-10 minutes via portal	$15.00	99421
E-visit 11-20 minutes via portal	$30.00	99422
E-visit 21+ minutes via portal	$50.00	99423
CCM (Chronic Care Management) staff time additional 20 minutes	$64.00	99439
Provider Phone Evaluation	$98.00	99443
Providing care planning to individuals with cognitive impairment	$355.00	99483
First 60 minutes of non-face-to-face care by clinical staff for complex chonic care	$127.00	99487
Additional 30 minutes of non-face-to-face care by clinical staff for complex chronic care	$67.00	99489
Chronic Care (Medicare Program)	$65.00	99490
Chronic Care Management (Medicare program) Provider Call	$91.00	99491
Transition of Care Management Communication within 14 days of discharge	$274.00	99495
Transition of Care Management Communication within 7 days of discharge	$371.00	99496
Advanced Care Plan	$119.00	99497
Administration of Flu Vaccine	$29.00	G0008
Administration of Pneumonia Vaccine	$29.00	G0009
Administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine	$29.00	G0010
Diabetes self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes	$25.00	G0109
Physician service required to document the need for a power mobility device	$15.00	G0372
Initial Preventive Examination; face-to-face visit, new CMS patient during first 12mths	$231.00	G0402
EKG at the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit	$17.00	G0403
Annual Wellness Visit Initial Visit	$231.00	G0438
Annual Wellness Visit Visit	$180.00	G0439
Screening for alcohol misuse and brief behavioral counseling	$28.00	G0442
Screening for alcohol misuse and brief behavioral counseling	$42.00	G0443
Annual depression screening	$28.00	G0444
Personally performing CCM (Chronic Care Management) care planning	$64.00	G0506
Remote image submit by pt	$19.00	G2010
Brief check in by md/qhp	$23.00	G2012
Visit occuring in Primary Care setting	$17.00	G2211
Antibiotic medication injection	$1.00	J0696
Steroid (injectable) medication	$7.00	J0702
Osteoporosis treatment injection	$25.00	J0897
Steroid, anti-inflammatory (injectable) medication	$11.00	J1040
Testosterone medication injection	$1.00	J1071
Betamix Medication for injection	$1.00	J1100
Toradol medication injection- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat pain	$1.00	J1885
Anti-nausea medication injection	$4.00	J2550
Vitamin B-12 Injection	$2.00	J3420
Saline solution for wound care cleaning	$3.00	J7030
CCM (Chronic Care Management) staff time additional 20 minutes	$47.00	99439
Diabetic Retinal Screening	$53.00	92250
Monoclonal Antibody Covid-19 Infusion	$403.00	M0243

Julie Taylor

Julie - Innova Primary Care

About

Julie is originally from Toledo Ohio. As the only northern-born member of her family, she returned to the southern fold to study at Clemson University, eventually settling in Huntsville. Julie joined the team in 2022. As Clinic Support Lead, she facilitates information services, such as appointments, referrals and prescription communication.

Personal interests:

Outside of work, Julie enjoys painting and the fiber arts. She also belongs to three lovely cats.

Education

Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

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On the new patient pre-registration date, you will receive an email inviting you to pre-register to be a new patient at Innova Primary Care. Once you have completed the information requested, we are typically able to process your pre-registration within 3 business days.
You will receive a “Welcome New Patient” email to the email address you have submitted on your pre-registration with instructions to complete your medical history questionnaire on your patient portal.
Once we receive your medical history questionnaire, you will receive a portal message, typically within 1 business day, with a link to click on to schedule a good day and time for us to call you to finish your new patient registration. During the phone call we will get your insurance information and go over our Innova Relationship Agreement and put a payment method on file for you.
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