Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1730162041
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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619 19Th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-4011 - Mailing address
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833 Princeton Avenue Sw, Pob III; Suite 200A
Birmingham, AL 35211
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 7, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #28565 · Massachusetts #223522
- Medicaid (2)
- AL #009913902 · AL #009913903
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730162041. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
754
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$73,037
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 101 | 68 | $169 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 91 | 77 | $117 | |
31645 |
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | 79 | 68 | $50 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 55 | 54 | $49 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 52 | 12 | $112 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 47 | 47 | $208 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 37 | 36 | $2 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 35 | 31 | $78 | |
31629 |
Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | 34 | 33 | $161 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 33 | 33 | $24 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Birmingham Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,334
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 7 | $3,254.03 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $55.66 | |
| Ethicon INC. | 1 | $24.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
140
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$1,991
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 50 | 47 | $766 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 30 | 30 | $209 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 25 | 20 | $350 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $203 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 12 | 11 | $136 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $328 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Douglas Minnich's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Minnich practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Douglas Minnich practice?
Dr. Douglas Minnich practices at 619 19Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. Office phone: 2059344011.
What is Dr. Douglas Minnich's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Minnich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730162041, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Minnich accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Minnich accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Minnich commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope (HCPCS 31645). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.