Michael Wood, MD
NPI 1659391548 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Gadsden, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Wood, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Gadsden, AL (NPI 1659391548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659391548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 58175 (TN)
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
335 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 | 121 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 81 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 60 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $109 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 26 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 170 | 68 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 87 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 50 | 18 |
| Ticagrelorbrand: Brilinta | 35 | — |
| Nitroglycerinbrand: Nitroglycerin Patch | 30 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2025-06-19
- Certified
- 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Wood's NPI number?
- Michael Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659391548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Wood's specialty?
- Michael Wood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Wood located?
- Michael Wood's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 Bay St Ste 201, Gadsden, AL 35901-5203.
- What is Michael Wood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Wood is (256) 279-8738.
- Does Michael Wood accept Medicare?
- Michael Wood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Wood's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Wood's NPI (1659391548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.