Wallace Purdy, M.D.
NPI 1528166832 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wallace Purdy, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1528166832).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528166832
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19402 (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
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
565 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 148 | $119 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 89 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 66 | $18 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 64 | $25 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 63 | $18 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 60 | $127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 248 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 958 | 114 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 955 | 250 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 880 | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 772 | 202 |
| Potassium Chloride | 635 | 168 |
| Losartan Potassium | 569 | 140 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$313 across 16 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2025-04-07
- Certified
- 2025-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wallace Purdy's NPI number?
- Wallace Purdy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528166832, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wallace Purdy's specialty?
- Wallace Purdy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wallace Purdy located?
- Wallace Purdy's practice location on file with NPPES is 513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35209-5807.
- What is Wallace Purdy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wallace Purdy is (205) 250-8100.
- Does Wallace Purdy accept Medicare?
- Wallace Purdy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wallace Purdy's NPI active?
- Yes — Wallace Purdy's NPI (1528166832) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.