Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Towery, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1497966287
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2700 10Th Ave S, Suite 305
Birmingham, AL 352051200
(205) 776-6330
fax (205) 776-6349

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 27, 2016
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #32534

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497966287. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,254
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$391,852
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 481 334 $118
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 442 340 $13
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 384 96 $55
G2066 Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec 238 75 $42
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 234 71 $24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 128 89 $76
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 123 121 $173
A9500 Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose 112 56 $110
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 110 60 $20
93015 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 106 105 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Birmingham Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 41× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$224
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $57.16
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 2 $37.80
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $34.87
Pfizer INC. 1 $21.94
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 1 $21.45
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.29
Chiesi USA, INC. 1 $17.10
Esperion Therapeutics, INC. 1 $16.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$224

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,163
Patients
917
Total drug cost
$557,018
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 595 112 $498,825
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 462 152 $8,540
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 316 107 $6,436
Carvedilol Generic 285 78 $3,572
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 209 71 $2,827
Furosemide Generic 195 66 $1,456
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 186 56 $1,822
Flecainide Acetate Generic 140 33 $7,063
Losartan Potassium Generic 135 44 $2,273
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 115 36 $1,021

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Towery's medical specialty?
Dr. James Towery practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. James Towery practice?
Dr. James Towery practices at 2700 10Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352051200. Office phone: 2057766330.
What is Dr. James Towery's NPI?
Dr. James Towery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497966287, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Towery accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Towery accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Towery commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.