Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Passarella, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1396844197
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1 Independence Plaza, Suite 900
Birmingham, AL 352092643
(205) 271-8000
fax (205) 271-8050
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 20, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #26409
- Medicaid (5)
- AL #121773 · AL #121774 · MS #08820089 · AL #121772 · AL #051558055
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396844197. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,120
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$84,587
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 432 | 42 | $44 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 244 | 42 | $50 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 72 | 61 | $119 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 69 | 68 | $233 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 57 | 11 | $44 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 56 | 53 | $85 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 43 | 43 | $96 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 42 | 41 | $96 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 35 | 35 | $157 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 17 | 17 | $95 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in Birmingham Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$672
Transactions
38
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 10 | $165.33 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 6 | $110.19 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $78.43 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $72.73 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $50.98 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 3 | $48.30 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $38.51 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $32.93 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $24.88 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $18.19 | |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 1 | $16.04 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $15.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
701
Patients
347
Total drug cost
$40,582
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 174 | 74 | $2,302 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 74 | 32 | $1,397 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 55 | 19 | $3,961 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 54 | 25 | $921 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 54 | 49 | $9,236 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) | Brand | 52 | 24 | $1,172 |
| Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) | Brand | 50 | 48 | $7,323 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 44 | 41 | $898 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 44 | 17 | $754 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 26 | 0 | $2,936 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Passarella's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Passarella practices Gastroenterology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Michael Passarella practice?
Dr. Michael Passarella practices at 1 Independence Plaza, Birmingham, AL 352092643. Office phone: 2052718000.
What is Dr. Michael Passarella's NPI?
Dr. Michael Passarella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396844197, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Passarella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Passarella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Passarella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.