Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vance Nielsen, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1518991009
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-6600
Mailing address
Po Box 55310
Birmingham, AL 352555310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #14170
Medicaid
AL #000083106

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518991009. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$472
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 11 11 $43

In context: peer comparison

Among 80 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Vance Nielsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Vance Nielsen practices Anesthesiology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Vance Nielsen practice?
Dr. Vance Nielsen practices at 619 19Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. Office phone: 2059346600.
What is Dr. Vance Nielsen's NPI?
Dr. Vance Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518991009, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vance Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vance Nielsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vance Nielsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.