Thomas Cawthon, M.D.
NPI 1659337574 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Cawthon, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1659337574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659337574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00021298 (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
2,656 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 743 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 647 | $117 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 197 | $165 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 130 | $113 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 123 | $18 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 687 | 231 |
| Spironolactone | 633 | 200 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 572 | 128 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 448 | 131 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 426 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 414 | 131 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$750 across 37 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
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2012-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Cawthon's NPI number?
- Thomas Cawthon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659337574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Cawthon's specialty?
- Thomas Cawthon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Cawthon located?
- Thomas Cawthon's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-1310.
- What is Thomas Cawthon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Cawthon is (205) 780-4330.
- Does Thomas Cawthon accept Medicare?
- Thomas Cawthon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Cawthon's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Cawthon's NPI (1659337574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.