Nicholas Echemendia, MD
NPI 1144583436 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Echemendia, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1144583436).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144583436
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35131 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,480 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 593 | $115 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 221 | $116 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 211 | $4 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 207 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $80 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 55 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 153 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 529 | 165 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 485 | 151 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 438 | 139 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 388 | 133 |
| Losartan Potassium | 309 | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 261 | 88 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,178 across 63 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-21
- Last updated
- 2024-06-20
- Certified
- 2024-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Echemendia's NPI number?
- Nicholas Echemendia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144583436, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Echemendia's specialty?
- Nicholas Echemendia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Echemendia located?
- Nicholas Echemendia's practice location on file with NPPES is 3536 Vann Rd Ste B, Birmingham, AL 35235-3207.
- What is Nicholas Echemendia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Echemendia is (205) 838-3800.
- Does Nicholas Echemendia accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Echemendia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Echemendia's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Echemendia's NPI (1144583436) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.