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DR. JOSEPH KURIAN THACHUTHARA-GEORGE M.D.
NPI 1477816742
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Birmingham, AL

Active since June 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT-422, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(713) 859-6449 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Kurian Thachuthara-george M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH KURIAN THACHUTHARA-GEORGE M.D. (NPI 1477816742) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (35189) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477816742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH KURIAN THACHUTHARA-GEORGECredential: M.D.
Location Address1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT-422Birmingham, AL 35233-2060
Mailing Address1900 University Blvd, Tht-422Birmingham, AL 35233-2060 · (713) 859-6449
Phone(713) 859-6449
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1477816742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 35189
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110 · Phone (205) 996-5864 · Fax (205) 801-8105

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Kurian Thachuthara-george M.d. 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 ID7214221852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160804002004
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.

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 7

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

MRS. SONDRA KAY CURRY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT 311
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-3438
DR. PONGSATHORN KUE-A-PAI M.D.
Internal Medicine
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY, THT 643
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-1801
MRS. CHRISTEN BAKER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 514-5584
GA EUN PARK
Registered Nurse
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
DEEPAK ACHARYA MD
Internal Medicine
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT 321
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-3438
DR. AHMED MOHAMED OMAR SALEM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-3411
ANISH SURAPANENI
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 996-6670

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 Joseph Thachuthara-george's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Thachuthara-george is 1477816742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2012.

Where is Joseph Thachuthara-george located?

Joseph Thachuthara-george practices at 1900 University Blvd Tht-422, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (713) 859-6449.

What is Joseph Thachuthara-george's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Joseph Thachuthara-george enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Thachuthara-george 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.

What insurance does Joseph Thachuthara-george accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Joseph Thachuthara-george as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Thachuthara-george was last updated on February 1, 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.