Laura Stafman, M.D.
NPI 1497198220 · Pediatric Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Stafman, M.D. is a Pediatric Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1497198220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497198220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- 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 tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
$3,259 across 6 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
- 2013-04-11
- Last updated
- 2023-06-02
- Certified
- 2023-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Stafman's NPI number?
- Laura Stafman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497198220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Stafman's specialty?
- Laura Stafman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Stafman located?
- Laura Stafman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
- What is Laura Stafman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Stafman is (205) 638-9688.
- Does Laura Stafman accept Medicare?
- Laura Stafman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Stafman's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Stafman's NPI (1497198220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.