DR. VIBHU KRISHNAN VISWANATHAN MBBS
NPI 1760909170
Orthopaedic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since August 25, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 934-4011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan Mbbs NPPES

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

DR. VIBHU KRISHNAN VISWANATHAN MBBS (NPI 1760909170) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (6714) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760909170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIBHU KRISHNAN VISWANATHANCredential: MBBS
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900
Mailing Address410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210-1240
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1760909170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 6714
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210-1240 · Phone (614) 293-0821

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan Mbbs 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 ID1658868344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251015004732
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 Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35249 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S, JT N342
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Anesthesiology
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pharmacist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

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 Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan is 1760909170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2017.

Where is Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan located?

Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. The listed phone number is (205) 934-4011.

What is Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan 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 Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL). 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 Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan 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 Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan was last updated on October 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.