Dr. Gerald Machen
Last updated: Dec 31, 2025

Dr. Gerald Machen

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 38 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1983
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1881676930

Dr. Gerald Machen M.D.

Family Physician

He is located at 1800 Al Highway 157 in Cullman, AL 35058. Can help patients with the following: Autism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), High Blood Pressure, Infant Care, Mold Exposure, Prenatal Care. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881676930. Appointment can be made via the phone number (256) 735-5075. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Gerald Machen, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Gerald Machen.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Gerald Machen

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Gerald Machen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Gerald Machen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Gerald Machen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Bills through: Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

GlaxoSmithKline $238
Novo Nordisk $157
Lilly $76

Other

Food and Beverage $939

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1983

Affiliated practices

Central North Alabama Health Services
4208 Eva Road
Eva, 35621 AL
(256) 796-7264
Cullman Primary Care
1800 AL Highway
Cullman, 35058 AL
(256) 739-4131

Affiliated hospitals

CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1912 ALABAMA HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, 35058 AL
(256) 737-2000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Gerald Machen accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Gerald Machen is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Gerald Machen have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Gerald Machen is affiliated with Central North Alabama Health Services. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Gerald Machen treat?

Dr. Gerald Machen provides treatment for Autism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), High Blood Pressure, Infant Care, Mold Exposure, Prenatal Care. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Gerald Machen?

Dr. Gerald Machen's office is located at 1800 Al Highway 157 in Cullman, AL 35058.

Has Dr. Gerald Machen affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Gerald Machen is affiliated with CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.