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- 3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35243
About Michael Rankins
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — surgical, Michael A. Rankins, P.A. practices in Birmingham, AL. Michael graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 179 services to 175 patients. The services billed most often include fusion of spine in lower back, harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft, and partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment. NPI 1285771949 identifies this record in the national registry.
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) 971-1750
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 510
Birmingham, AL 35243
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical 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
Bariatrics
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
Glands & hormones
Nerves & spine
Skin
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
- Cast placement and management
Post-Op Care
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
- Surgical drain removal
- Wound cleaning and dead tissue removal
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Surgical Wound Care
- Suture removal
General Surgery
Injections & pain
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
179 services · 175 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
37 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20937 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
34 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
34 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22845 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | Procedure | 22551 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other physician assistants in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of spine in lower back 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael A. Rankins?
Michael A. Rankins is a physician assistant in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
What is Michael A. Rankins's address?
Michael A. Rankins is listed at 3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35243. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael A. Rankins?
The number on file is (205) 971-1750. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael A. Rankins?
Michael A. Rankins's National Provider Identifier is 1285771949. 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 Michael A. Rankins train?
Michael A. Rankins attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael A. Rankins have?
Michael A. Rankins has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael A. Rankins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael A. Rankins performs procedures including fusion of spine in lower back, harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft and partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael A. Rankins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael A. Rankins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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