Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Claretha Lyas

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1154648400
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816
Additional location
2000 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352332110
(205) 934-3592

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #31486

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154648400. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
550
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$74,317
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 162 67 $69
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 109 18 $337
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 85 66 $76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 68 32 $76
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 50 13 $81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 25 23 $166
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 19 $125
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 20 14 $114
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 11 11 $173

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Birmingham Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$70
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $37.86
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 2 $31.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$70

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
808
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$125,087
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 130 38 $673
Losartan Potassium Generic 121 38 $1,245
Gabapentin Generic 66 17 $478
Chlorthalidone Generic 60 19 $1,343
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 57 0 $40,070
Carvedilol Generic 56 19 $411
Kerendia (Finerenone) Brand 52 0 $42,306
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 49 18 $898
Lokelma (Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate) Brand 39 14 $27,911
Lisinopril Generic 36 11 $202

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Claretha Lyas's medical specialty?
Dr. Claretha Lyas practices Nephrology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Claretha Lyas practice?
Dr. Claretha Lyas practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Claretha Lyas's NPI?
Dr. Claretha Lyas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154648400, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Claretha Lyas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Claretha Lyas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Claretha Lyas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.