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YIHAO SUN
NPI 1174196984
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 20, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(334) 747-7590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2024, May 16, 2024, Jul 20, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Yihao Sun NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

YIHAO SUN (NPI 1174196984) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Rhode Island (MD19689) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174196984
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameYIHAO SUN
Location Address625 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900
Mailing Address625 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900
Phone(334) 747-7590
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1174196984 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in RI · MD19689
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
625 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903-4923 · Phone (401) 444-3985 · Fax (401) 444-3986

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Yihao Sun is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3971045386
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240612002886
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Yihao Sun reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.
1,020 mi
Surgery
2 DUDLEY ST STE 470
Providence, RI 02905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 1,372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174484216 (401) 272-1800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
36 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services26 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
15 services12 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CYDNEY NICHOLE TERRYN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-0727
TODD WILLIAM MUDD JR.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-2490
DAVID W MERKLEY DO
Anesthesiology
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-4696
DR. SERDAR AKKOL MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-3756
MATTHEW GUILFORD LONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-6007
AMANDA MARINELLO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-7104
BENJAMIN ROWLAND MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-0208
NICHOLAS DREW ROBERTSON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-4048

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Yihao Sun's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yihao Sun is 1174196984. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2021.

Where is Yihao Sun located?

Yihao Sun practices at 625 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (334) 747-7590.

What is Yihao Sun's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Yihao Sun enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yihao Sun is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Yihao Sun's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yihao Sun reassigns Medicare benefits to Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Yihao Sun's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Yihao Sun affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yihao Sun is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yihao Sun was last updated on September 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.