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- 2000 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
About Dr. Chi
Based in Birmingham, AL, Thomas Chi, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Thomas graduated from California University of Science and Medicine in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 684 Medicare patients across 792 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional. NPI 1245360320 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
- (415) 476-4380
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
792 services · 684 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
72 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope | Procedure | 52649 |
70 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
19 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Dilation of existing opening into urinary tract and creation of new access into urine collecting system of kidney using imaging guidance | Procedure | 50437 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | Imaging | 74420 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
138 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
122 | As often as other peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other urologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Chi?
Dr. Chi is an urologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chi's address?
Dr. Chi 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. Chi?
The number on file is (415) 476-4380. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chi's NPI number?
Dr. Chi's National Provider Identifier is 1245360320. 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. Chi train?
Dr. Chi attended California University of Science and Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chi been practicing?
Dr. Chi has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Chi perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chi performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope and insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chi confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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