Patrick Tapia, MD
NPI 1942462502 · Psychiatry Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Tapia, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1942462502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942462502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 29809 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Diazepam | 30 |
| Haloperidol | 22 |
| Lumateperone Tosylatebrand: Caplyta | 18 |
| Ramelteon | 17 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 17 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 16 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 16 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-25
- Last updated
- 2025-05-21
- Certified
- 2025-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Tapia's NPI number?
- Patrick Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942462502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Tapia's specialty?
- Patrick Tapia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patrick Tapia located?
- Patrick Tapia's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Century Park S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35226-3922.
- What is Patrick Tapia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Tapia is (205) 381-4838.
- Does Patrick Tapia accept Medicare?
- Patrick Tapia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Tapia's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Tapia's NPI (1942462502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.