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Dr. Benjamin Wei, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1013154962
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.0 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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2000 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352332110
(205) 934-9999 - Additional location
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4111 Peachway Dr
Durham, NC 277055392
(646) 729-4999 - Additional location
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1720 2Nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331806
(205) 996-9756
fax (205) 975-3628 - Mailing address
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Po Box 55310
Birmingham, AL 352555310
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 1, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #32540 · North Carolina #2010-00830
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013154962. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
396
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$68,178
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 147 | 122 | $63 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 112 | 112 | $79 | |
32701 |
Delineation of thoracic targets for radiation therapy | 35 | 34 | $198 | |
32674 |
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | 33 | 33 | $194 | |
32663 |
Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | 18 | 18 | $1,270 | |
32666 |
Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $648 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 12 | $125 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $127 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $93 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Birmingham Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$534
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. | 1 | $158.39 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $138.79 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $128.23 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $79.32 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $28.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
62
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$489
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 32 | 27 | $196 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 18 | 15 | $186 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 12 | 0 | $107 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Wei's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Wei practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Wei practice?
Dr. Benjamin Wei practices at 2000 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110. Office phone: 2059349999.
What is Dr. Benjamin Wei's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Wei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013154962, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Wei accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Wei accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Wei commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Delineation of thoracic targets for radiation therapy (HCPCS 32701). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.