Timothy Cool, MD
NPI 1992765945 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Cool, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1992765945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992765945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11437 (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
160 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 | 50 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $100 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 20 | $97 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 17 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 16 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2010-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Cool's NPI number?
- Timothy Cool's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992765945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Cool's specialty?
- Timothy Cool is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Cool located?
- Timothy Cool's practice location on file with NPPES is 48 Medical Park East Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235.
- What is Timothy Cool's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Cool is (205) 838-3090.
- Does Timothy Cool accept Medicare?
- Timothy Cool is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Cool's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Cool's NPI (1992765945) 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.