David Bains, MD
NPI 1447419288 · Nephrology Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Bains, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1447419288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447419288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- 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
1,617 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 | 374 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 362 | $100 |
| 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 | 196 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 121 | $108 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 107 | $323 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 102 | 36 |
| Chlorthalidone | 90 | 30 |
| Telmisartan | 86 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | 69 | 23 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 60 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 48 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$927 across 41 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
- 2008-06-06
- Last updated
- 2013-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Bains's NPI number?
- David Bains's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447419288, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Bains's specialty?
- David Bains is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Bains located?
- David Bains's practice location on file with NPPES is 2780 Bob Wallace Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35805-4104.
- What is David Bains's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Bains is (256) 533-4626.
- Does David Bains accept Medicare?
- David Bains is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Bains's NPI active?
- Yes — David Bains's NPI (1447419288) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.