Benjamin Echols, MD
NPI 1750900031 · Family Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Echols, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1750900031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750900031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 48393 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 40 | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 37 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 20 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 17 | — |
| Semaglutide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1851 N Mckenzie St Ste 200Foley, AL 36535-4700Phone: (251) 424-1232
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-16
- Last updated
- 2024-08-20
- Certified
- 2024-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Echols's NPI number?
- Benjamin Echols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750900031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Echols's specialty?
- Benjamin Echols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Echols located?
- Benjamin Echols's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3423.
- What is Benjamin Echols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Echols is (205) 930-7100.
- Does Benjamin Echols accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Echols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Echols's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Echols's NPI (1750900031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.