Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carlos Arguello
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1053366500
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331900
(205) 934-4011 - Additional location
-
2000 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352332110
(205) 996-3636
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 28, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #26671
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053366500. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
724
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$58,543
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 301 | 199 | $62 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 202 | 50 | $74 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 106 | 75 | $91 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 49 | 23 | $112 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 29 | $122 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 26 | 26 | $163 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $170 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$31
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $30.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,815
Patients
474
Total drug cost
$878,989
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 287 | 77 | $5,576 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 183 | 29 | $132,206 |
| Novolog Mix 70-30 Flexpen (Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp) | Brand | 164 | 33 | $152,053 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 142 | 48 | $1,959 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 128 | 39 | $75,702 |
| Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 118 | 34 | $118,816 |
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle (Pen Needle, Diabetic) | Brand | 116 | 45 | $14,825 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 111 | 26 | $119,079 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Lispro) | Brand | 106 | 35 | $88,589 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 88 | 21 | $91,086 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carlos Arguello's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Arguello practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Carlos Arguello practice?
Dr. Carlos Arguello practices at 619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 352331900. Office phone: 2059344011.
What is Dr. Carlos Arguello's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Arguello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053366500, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Arguello accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Arguello accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Arguello commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.