Philip Maher, MD
NPI 1831286863 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Homewood, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Maher, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Homewood, AL (NPI 1831286863).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831286863
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME118973 (FL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
236 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 94 | $147 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $115 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 20 | $204 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$204 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 111 | 67 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 61 |
| Methylprednisolone | 57 | 49 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 45 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 35 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | 11 |
| Dexamethasone | 16 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$623 across 19 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)
- 615 N Bonita AvePanama City, FL 32401-3623Phone: (850) 769-1511Fax: (850) 416-6159
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2026-05-15
- Certified
- 2026-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Maher's NPI number?
- Philip Maher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831286863, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Maher's specialty?
- Philip Maher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Maher located?
- Philip Maher's practice location on file with NPPES is 513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 101, Homewood, AL 35209-6878.
- What is Philip Maher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Maher is (205) 933-8981.
- Does Philip Maher accept Medicare?
- Philip Maher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Maher's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Maher's NPI (1831286863) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.