Denyse Thornley-Brown
NPI 1821008764 · Nephrology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Denyse Thornley-Brown is a Nephrology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1821008764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821008764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17551 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
137 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 68 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$103 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 77 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 57 | — |
| Furosemide | 38 | — |
| Carvedilol | 29 | — |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 28 | — |
| Allopurinol | 27 | — |
| Chlorthalidone | 25 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 934-1170
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 934-1170
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-09
- Last updated
- 2023-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denyse Thornley-Brown's NPI number?
- Denyse Thornley-Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821008764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Denyse Thornley-Brown's specialty?
- Denyse Thornley-Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Denyse Thornley-Brown located?
- Denyse Thornley-Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is Denyse Thornley-Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Denyse Thornley-Brown is (800) 822-8816.
- Does Denyse Thornley-Brown accept Medicare?
- Denyse Thornley-Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Denyse Thornley-Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Denyse Thornley-Brown's NPI (1821008764) 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.