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ALABAMA THORACIC SURGERY, LLC
NPI 1740978287
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 24, 2023
2018 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR STE C-214, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 453-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Alabama Thoracic Surgery, Llc NPPES

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

ALABAMA THORACIC SURGERY, LLC (NPI 1740978287) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. The organization lists Douglas J Minnich, Owner/physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740978287
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameALABAMA THORACIC SURGERY, LLC
Location Address2018 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR STE C-214Birmingham, AL 35209-6898
Mailing Address2101 Highland Ave S Ste 350Birmingham, AL 35205-4009
Phone(205) 453-1100
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDouglas J MinnichOwner/physician · (205) 453-1100
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2023
✔ NPI 1740978287 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
2018 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR STE C-214, Birmingham, AL 35209
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alabama Thoracic Surgery, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Heather Edenfield, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558728972
833 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 786-2776
✔ PECOS4.8 mi
Douglas Minnich, MD
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1730162041
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-4011
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi

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

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 Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is 1740978287. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2023.

Where is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC located?

Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is located at 2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste C-214, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 453-1100.

What is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC, in Cardiac Surgery and Nurse Practitioner. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alabama Thoracic Surgery, LLC was last updated on April 24, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.