Melody Sherwood, MD
NPI 1508079740 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Sherwood, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1508079740).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508079740
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26298 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
512 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 50 Minutes99233 | 142 | $113 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 86 | $65 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 58 | $38 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 42 | $77 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 32 | $206 |
| Insertion of Tube in Right Heart Chambers for Measurement93451 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 91 | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 74 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 73 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 | 24 |
| Spironolactone | 59 | 17 |
| Tacrolimus | 57 | 15 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 50 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,155 across 17 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
- 2007-05-07
- Last updated
- 2022-04-11
- Certified
- 2022-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Sherwood's NPI number?
- Melody Sherwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508079740, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Sherwood's specialty?
- Melody Sherwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melody Sherwood located?
- Melody Sherwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 307 86th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35206-2832.
- What is Melody Sherwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Sherwood is (205) 999-7069.
- Does Melody Sherwood accept Medicare?
- Melody Sherwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Sherwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Sherwood's NPI (1508079740) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.