Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Leona Council, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1013127315
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352491900
(205) 934-5038
Mailing address
Po Box 55310
Birmingham, AL 352335310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 4, 2011
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #27055
Medicaid (3)
AL #101636 · AL #101637 · AL #101638

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013127315. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
605
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$20,621
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 458 240 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 44 18 $26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 41 32 $32
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 38 12 $11
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 24 20 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Birmingham Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 129. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Leona Council's medical specialty?
Dr. Leona Council practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Leona Council practice?
Dr. Leona Council practices at 619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900. Office phone: 2059345038.
What is Dr. Leona Council's NPI?
Dr. Leona Council's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013127315, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leona Council accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leona Council accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leona Council commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.