Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Richardson, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1457390981
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.5 / 100 · 2023
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2871 Acton Road, Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 352432560
(205) 939-0023
fax (205) 939-4180
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 26, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #10976
- Medicaid (3)
- AL #009978840 · AL #009960330 · AL #009932891
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457390981. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
124
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$46,610
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 23 | 23 | $14 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 23 | 22 | $80 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 21 | 21 | $1,633 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 20 | 20 | $149 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 15 | 15 | $112 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 11 | 11 | $376 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 11 | 11 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Birmingham Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$311
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $170.30 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 4 | $125.31 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 1 | $15.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
112
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$867
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 40 | 39 | $261 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 21 | 18 | $49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $391 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 14 | 0 | $83 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 11 | $25 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 11 | 0 | $58 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Richardson's medical specialty?
Dr. John Richardson practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. John Richardson practice?
Dr. John Richardson practices at 2871 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL 352432560. Office phone: 2059390023.
What is Dr. John Richardson's NPI?
Dr. John Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457390981, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Richardson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Richardson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.