Luiz Pinheiro, MD
NPI 1508855206 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luiz Pinheiro, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1508855206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508855206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19737 (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
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
670 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 107 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 94 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 71 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers, Follow-Up93321 | 64 | $6 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 52 | $97 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 43 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 23 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 21 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Furosemide | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,320 across 12 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
- 2005-10-17
- Last updated
- 2013-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luiz Pinheiro's NPI number?
- Luiz Pinheiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508855206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luiz Pinheiro's specialty?
- Luiz Pinheiro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luiz Pinheiro located?
- Luiz Pinheiro's practice location on file with NPPES is 3980 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-2382.
- What is Luiz Pinheiro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luiz Pinheiro is (205) 510-5000.
- Does Luiz Pinheiro accept Medicare?
- Luiz Pinheiro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luiz Pinheiro's NPI active?
- Yes — Luiz Pinheiro's NPI (1508855206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.