James Sullivan, MD
NPI 1588613020 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Sullivan, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1588613020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588613020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AL11351 (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
978 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 | 341 | $116 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 217 | $12 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 128 | $13 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 77 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $82 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 69 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 321 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 2,431 | 252 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,883 | 277 |
| Gabapentin | 1,622 | 263 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,434 | 374 |
| Alprazolam | 1,292 | 147 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 1,158 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,786 across 139 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
- 2011-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Sullivan's NPI number?
- James Sullivan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588613020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Sullivan's specialty?
- James Sullivan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Sullivan located?
- James Sullivan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1160 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215-7502.
- What is James Sullivan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Sullivan is (205) 815-5000.
- Does James Sullivan accept Medicare?
- James Sullivan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Sullivan's NPI active?
- Yes — James Sullivan's NPI (1588613020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.