Jose Tallaj
NPI 1790705978 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Tallaj is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1790705978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790705978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21499 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,087 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 | 267 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 255 | $92 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 196 | $16 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 108 | $36 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 85 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ambrisentan | 208 | 32 |
| Spironolactone | 180 | 84 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 155 | 32 |
| Furosemide | 145 | 61 |
| Carvedilol | 124 | 52 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 118 | 37 |
| Treprostinilbrand: Tyvaso Dpi | 116 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 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 (2)
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 934-3438
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 934-3438
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2023-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Tallaj's NPI number?
- Jose Tallaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790705978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Tallaj's specialty?
- Jose Tallaj is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Tallaj located?
- Jose Tallaj's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2110.
- What is Jose Tallaj's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Tallaj is (205) 934-9999.
- Does Jose Tallaj accept Medicare?
- Jose Tallaj is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Tallaj's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Tallaj's NPI (1790705978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.