Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Thurber, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1699737155
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3056 Healthy Way Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 352432435
(205) 930-2925
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 13, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #24029
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699737155. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
395
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$51,472
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 138 | 62 | $104 | |
71045 |
X-ray of chest, 1 view | 73 | 30 | $8 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 34 | 34 | $155 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 23 | 18 | $29 | |
75600 |
Review by radiologist of chest aorta image | 20 | 20 | $21 | |
75774 |
Review by radiologist of additional artery image | 20 | 20 | $25 | |
11981 |
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue | 16 | 16 | $27 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 16 | 16 | $1,523 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 16 | 15 | $112 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $13 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Birmingham Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,666
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiomed | 1 | $827.11 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 11 | $547.73 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 2 | $158.90 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 1 | $51.60 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $25.67 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $24.02 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $16.55 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 1 | $14.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
60
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$439
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 60 | 57 | $439 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Thurber's medical specialty?
Dr. John Thurber practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. John Thurber practice?
Dr. John Thurber practices at 3056 Healthy Way Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 352432435. Office phone: 2059302925.
What is Dr. John Thurber's NPI?
Dr. John Thurber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699737155, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Thurber accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. John Thurber does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. John Thurber commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.