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 .
- Primary practice
-
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816 - Additional location
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2000 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352332110
(205) 801-8660
fax (205) 801-8120
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.