Benjamin Wei, MD
NPI 1013154962 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Wei, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1013154962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013154962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 32540 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
360 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 110 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 68 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $77 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 30 | $183 |
| Delineation of Thoracic Targets for Radiation Therapy32701 | 27 | $191 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 35 | 25 |
| Methocarbamol | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$534 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1720 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1806Phone: (205) 996-9756Fax: (205) 975-3628
- 1720 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1806Phone: (205) 996-9756Fax: (205) 975-3628
- 4111 Peachway DrDurham, NC 27705-5392Phone: (646) 729-4999
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-14
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Wei's NPI number?
- Benjamin Wei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013154962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Wei's specialty?
- Benjamin Wei is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Wei located?
- Benjamin Wei's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2110.
- What is Benjamin Wei's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Wei is (205) 934-9999.
- Does Benjamin Wei accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Wei is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Wei's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Wei's NPI (1013154962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.