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- 2000 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
About Dr. Simpson
Charles B. Simpson, MD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Charles trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 479 Medicare patients across 669 services. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1992714836.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 934-9999
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
669 services · 479 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
186 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
55 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into vagus nerve | Procedure | 64408 |
40 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug into side of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31573 |
31 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
29 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
114 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
101 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
44 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Birmingham 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Simpson?
Dr. Simpson is an otolaryngology (ent) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Simpson's address?
Dr. Simpson is listed at 2000 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Simpson?
The number on file is (205) 934-9999. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Simpson's NPI number?
Dr. Simpson's National Provider Identifier is 1992714836. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Simpson train?
Dr. Simpson attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Simpson been practicing?
Dr. Simpson has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Simpson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Simpson performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box and injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into vagus nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Simpson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Simpson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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