Susan Bal
NPI 1831451129 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Bal is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1831451129).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831451129
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 38088 (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
14 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
377 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 132 | $132 |
| 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 | 132 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 102 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$132 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 117 | 35 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 55 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 | 14 |
| Dexamethasone | 39 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | — |
| Lenalidomide | 35 | — |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 32 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,833 across 9 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) 801-9034
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 801-9034
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-12
- Last updated
- 2023-06-28
- Certified
- 2021-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Bal's NPI number?
- Susan Bal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831451129, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Bal's specialty?
- Susan Bal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Susan Bal located?
- Susan Bal's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-1221.
- What is Susan Bal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Bal is (205) 934-4011.
- Does Susan Bal accept Medicare?
- Susan Bal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Bal's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Bal's NPI (1831451129) 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.