Vera Bittner
NPI 1699720151 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vera Bittner is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1699720151).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699720151
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11430 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
215 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 61 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 46 | $156 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 35 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 27 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $89 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 133 | 43 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 72 | — |
| Spironolactone | 71 | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 70 | 20 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 68 | 20 |
| Carvedilol | 65 | 17 |
| Torsemide | 62 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 975-7173
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vera Bittner's NPI number?
- Vera Bittner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699720151, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vera Bittner's specialty?
- Vera Bittner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vera Bittner located?
- Vera Bittner's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2110.
- What is Vera Bittner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vera Bittner is (205) 934-9999.
- Does Vera Bittner accept Medicare?
- Vera Bittner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vera Bittner's NPI active?
- Yes — Vera Bittner's NPI (1699720151) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.