Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Davies

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1629056544
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • 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) 801-8660
fax (205) 801-8120

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2024
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #22781

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629056544. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,064
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$499,560
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 147 137 $93
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 137 137 $173
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 120 120 $15
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 109 109 $1,579
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 101 101 $127
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 69 69 $379
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 64 32 $114
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 60 58 $166
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 51 51 $702
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 44 44 $1,704

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Birmingham Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,881
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 39 $8,518.06
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $138.79
Artivion, INC. 1 $118.95
Medtronic, INC. 2 $61.56
Abbott Laboratories 1 $43.85

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$4,200
Travel and Lodging
$3,494
Food and Beverage
$1,187

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
400
Patients
276
Total drug cost
$7,120
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 244 205 $1,194
Tramadol Hcl Generic 29 27 $80
Furosemide Generic 19 14 $76
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 17 0 $123
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 14 $101
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 17 0 $150
Potassium Chloride Generic 17 16 $260
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 15 0 $95
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 14 0 $37
Brilinta (Ticagrelor) Brand 11 0 $5,005

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Davies's medical specialty?
Dr. James Davies practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. James Davies practice?
Dr. James Davies practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. James Davies's NPI?
Dr. James Davies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629056544, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Davies accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Davies accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Davies commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.