Physician Profile
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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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Chi?
Dr. Chi is an urology in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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 practising?
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.
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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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (415) 476-4380
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
792 services · 684 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
72 |
| Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope | Procedure | 52649 |
70 |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
19 |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
14 |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
14 |
| Dilation of existing opening into urinary tract and creation of new access into urine collecting system of kidney using imaging guidance | Procedure | 50437 |
13 |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
12 |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | Imaging | 74420 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
138 |
| 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 |
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 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 urology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.