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 .
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.