2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1912960527 MD
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CHARLES BANKS, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
724
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Industry payments
$169.4
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES BANKS, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 724 claims across 177 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $169.4 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHARLES BANKS, MD filed 724 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES BANKS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHARLES BANKS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2006

NPI 1912960527

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

724 304% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Alabama

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHARLES BANKS, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912960527. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHARLES BANKS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 877-2121. NPI 1912960527 was issued on 04/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BANKS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 724 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1912960527
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES BANKS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BBH WOMENS CARE LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHARLES BANKS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$169

Largest payer

CooperSurgical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

724
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,346
Total Day Supply
36,309
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 105, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
186
Fluconazole
60
Estradiol-Norethindrone Acetat
Estradiol/Norethindrone Acet
40
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
38
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
37
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
33
Dotti
Estradiol
26
Nystatin-Triamcinolone
Nystatin/Triamcinolone Acet
16
Levothyroxine Sodium
13
Terconazole
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How CHARLES BANKS, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES BANKS, MD's 724 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BANKS.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES BANKS, MD's specialty?
CHARLES BANKS, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHARLES BANKS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES BANKS, MD wrote 724 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES BANKS, MD located?
CHARLES BANKS, MD is located at 2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 877-2121.
What is CHARLES BANKS, MD's NPI number?
CHARLES BANKS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912960527, issued on 04/07/2006.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES BANKS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES BANKS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Estradiol-Norethindrone Acetat. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES BANKS, MD accept Medicare?
CHARLES BANKS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 724 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES BANKS, MD's credentials?
CHARLES BANKS, MD's NPI is 1912960527 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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