Brian Guffin, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
NPI 1497704803 · Specialist · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Guffin, M.D.,F.A.C.S. is a Specialist provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1497704803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497704803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.,F.A.C.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00015312 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
494 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 107 | $83 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope With Electrical Cautery45384 | 87 | $194 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 71 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 57 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 51 | $73 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 183 | 102 |
| Metronidazole | 179 | 144 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 150 | 114 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 96 | 16 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 55 | 52 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 32 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$180 across 8 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
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2013-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Guffin's NPI number?
- Brian Guffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497704803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Guffin's specialty?
- Brian Guffin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Brian Guffin located?
- Brian Guffin's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209-5604.
- What is Brian Guffin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Guffin is (205) 933-1199.
- Does Brian Guffin accept Medicare?
- Brian Guffin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Guffin's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Guffin's NPI (1497704803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.