Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC
NPI 1740978287 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician organization in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1740978287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740978287
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Douglas Minnich, Owner/Physician(205) 453-1100
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-04-24
- Last updated
- 2023-04-24
- Certified
- 2023-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's NPI number?
- Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740978287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC?
- Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC located?
- Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste C-214, Birmingham, AL 35209-6898.
- What is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is (205) 453-1100.
- Does Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC accept Medicare?
- Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC?
- The authorized official listed on Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's NPPES record is Douglas Minnich, Owner/Physician. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's NPI active?
- Yes — Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's NPI (1740978287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.