Charles Banks, MD
NPI 1912960527 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Banks, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1912960527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912960527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14216 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
124 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 64 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $82 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 12 | $39 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$82 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 196 | 58 |
| Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetbrand: Estradiol-Norethindrone Acetat | 56 | — |
| Fluconazole | 50 | 35 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 48 | 12 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 40 | 13 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 39 | 24 |
| Estradiolbrand: Dotti |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-07
- Last updated
- 2017-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Banks's NPI number?
- Charles Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912960527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Banks's specialty?
- Charles Banks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Banks located?
- Charles Banks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209.
- What is Charles Banks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Banks is (205) 877-2121.
- Does Charles Banks accept Medicare?
- Charles Banks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Banks's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Banks's NPI (1912960527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.