Stirling Shirah, M.D.
NPI 1295916237 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stirling Shirah, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1295916237).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295916237
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,064 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 853 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 694 | $109 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 271 | $98 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 114 | $103 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 84 | $157 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 188 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 677 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 543 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 491 | 102 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 422 | 94 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 416 | 69 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 392 | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 across 7 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
- 2007-11-19
- Last updated
- 2015-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stirling Shirah's NPI number?
- Stirling Shirah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295916237, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stirling Shirah's specialty?
- Stirling Shirah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stirling Shirah located?
- Stirling Shirah's practice location on file with NPPES is 2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209-6899.
- What is Stirling Shirah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stirling Shirah is (205) 877-2707.
- Does Stirling Shirah accept Medicare?
- Stirling Shirah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stirling Shirah's NPI active?
- Yes — Stirling Shirah's NPI (1295916237) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.