Joseph Thachuthara-George, M.D.
NPI 1477816742 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Thachuthara-George, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1477816742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477816742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35189 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
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 (2)
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 996-5864Fax: (205) 801-8105
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 996-5864Fax: (205) 801-8105
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-20
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Thachuthara-George's NPI number?
- Joseph Thachuthara-George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477816742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Thachuthara-George's specialty?
- Joseph Thachuthara-George is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Thachuthara-George located?
- Joseph Thachuthara-George's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233-2060.
- What is Joseph Thachuthara-George's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Thachuthara-George is (713) 859-6449.
- Does Joseph Thachuthara-George accept Medicare?
- Joseph Thachuthara-George is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Thachuthara-George's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Thachuthara-George's NPI (1477816742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.