John Featheringill, MD
NPI 1972571891 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Featheringill, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1972571891).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972571891
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7001 (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
335 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 58 | $35 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 54 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 40 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 38 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $113 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 273 | 131 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 32 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | 18 |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 13 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 across 4 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
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2010-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Featheringill's NPI number?
- John Featheringill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972571891, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Featheringill's specialty?
- John Featheringill is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Featheringill located?
- John Featheringill's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-1310.
- What is John Featheringill's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Featheringill is (205) 781-1950.
- Does John Featheringill accept Medicare?
- John Featheringill is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Featheringill's NPI active?
- Yes — John Featheringill's NPI (1972571891) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.