Eric Cornatzer, M.D.
NPI 1700020948 · Hospitalist Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Cornatzer, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1700020948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700020948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30823 (AL)
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
17 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
660 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 35 Minutes99232 | 289 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 221 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 58 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 39 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $156 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 21 | $195 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 38 | 26 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 28 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 27 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
- 2009-04-30
- Last updated
- 2020-11-30
- Certified
- 2020-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Cornatzer's NPI number?
- Eric Cornatzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700020948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Cornatzer's specialty?
- Eric Cornatzer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Cornatzer located?
- Eric Cornatzer's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-1900.
- What is Eric Cornatzer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Cornatzer is (205) 934-4794.
- Does Eric Cornatzer accept Medicare?
- Eric Cornatzer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Cornatzer's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Cornatzer's NPI (1700020948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.