James Whatley
NPI 1457560823 · Hospitalist Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Whatley is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1457560823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457560823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30734 (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
19 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
700 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 | 446 | $93 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 81 | $113 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 73 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $61 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 26 | $5 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 156 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 128 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 106 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 91 | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 79 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 78 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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)
- 1521 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205-3503Phone: (205) 996-2760
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Whatley's NPI number?
- James Whatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457560823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Whatley's specialty?
- James Whatley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Whatley located?
- James Whatley's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is James Whatley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Whatley is (800) 822-8816.
- Does James Whatley accept Medicare?
- James Whatley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Whatley's NPI active?
- Yes — James Whatley's NPI (1457560823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.