2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1295828010 M.D
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SHIRIN BANU, M.D

Infectious Disease 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
423
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816

What the federal data shows

SHIRIN BANU, M.D filed 423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

423
Part D claims, 2023

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SHIRIN BANU, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

423 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHIRIN BANU, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SHIRIN BANU, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1295828010

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

423 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Alabama

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Infectious Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Infectious Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease 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).

SHIRIN BANU, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 1515 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 930-3245. NPI 1295828010 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BANU 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 423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1295828010
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

423
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,094
Total Day Supply
32,498
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 68, 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.

What SHIRIN BANU, M.D prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
61
Atorvastatin Calcium
48
Lisinopril
39
Montelukast Sodium
24
Metformin Hcl
16
Carvedilol
13
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
12
Fluticasone Propionate
12
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How SHIRIN BANU, M.D fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

SHIRIN BANU, M.D's 423 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHIRIN BANU, M.D's specialty?
SHIRIN BANU, M.D specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D.
How much does SHIRIN BANU, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHIRIN BANU, M.D wrote 423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is SHIRIN BANU, M.D located?
SHIRIN BANU, M.D is located at 1515 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 930-3245.
What is SHIRIN BANU, M.D's NPI number?
SHIRIN BANU, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295828010, issued on 10/02/2006.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHIRIN BANU, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHIRIN BANU, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHIRIN BANU, M.D accept Medicare?
SHIRIN BANU, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 423 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHIRIN BANU, M.D's credentials?
SHIRIN BANU, M.D's NPI is 1295828010 with credentials M.D. 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.

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

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