James Parks, M.D.
NPI 1255305470 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Parks, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1255305470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255305470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00014580 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,208 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,377 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,145 | $82 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 594 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 322 | $115 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 248 | $55 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,289 | 341 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 891 | 161 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 731 | 216 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 700 | 221 |
| Losartan Potassium | 608 | 181 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 565 | 158 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,824 across 95 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
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2021-03-08
- Certified
- 2021-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Parks's NPI number?
- James Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255305470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Parks's specialty?
- James Parks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Parks located?
- James Parks's practice location on file with NPPES is 833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, Birmingham, AL 35205-1612.
- What is James Parks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Parks is (205) 939-4512.
- Does James Parks accept Medicare?
- James Parks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Parks's NPI active?
- Yes — James Parks's NPI (1255305470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.