2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1477588408 M.D.
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TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology 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
640
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$165.45
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 640 claims across 121 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $165.45 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. filed 640 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)

TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. 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).

TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1477588408

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

640 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology 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).

TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477588408. 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.

TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 721-2777. NPI 1477588408 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEE 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 640 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1477588408
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. 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.

ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR, P. C.
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 TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$165

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 640 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

640
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,495
Total Day Supply
44,630
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$101K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
109
Eliquis
Apixaban
62
Losartan Potassium
49
Carvedilol
46
Amlodipine Besylate
33
Metoprolol Succinate
32
Hydralazine Hcl
30
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
25
Lisinopril
23
Isosorbide Dinitrate
15

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s 640 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s specialty?
TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. wrote 640 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. located?
TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. is located at 2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 721-2777.
What is TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s NPI number?
TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477588408, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY LEE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 640 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s credentials?
TIMOTHY LEE, M.D.'s NPI is 1477588408 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.

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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