Stephen Bakir, MD
NPI 1104815877 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Bakir, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1104815877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104815877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20964 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,039 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 668 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 651 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 158 | $108 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 83 | $11 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 54 | $156 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 513 | 119 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 506 | 177 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 489 | 173 |
| Carvedilol | 398 | 143 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 329 | 121 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 305 | 108 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,827 across 37 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 (1)
- 833 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 200fBirmingham, AL 35211-1321Phone: (205) 785-3218Fax: (205) 786-6227
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-17
- Last updated
- 2026-02-20
- Certified
- 2026-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Bakir's NPI number?
- Stephen Bakir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104815877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Bakir's specialty?
- Stephen Bakir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Bakir located?
- Stephen Bakir's practice location on file with NPPES is 3980 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-2382.
- What is Stephen Bakir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Bakir is (205) 510-5000.
- Does Stephen Bakir accept Medicare?
- Stephen Bakir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Bakir's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Bakir's NPI (1104815877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.