Douglas James Minnich, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Douglas James Minnich, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 27+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine (class of 1999), he has been practicing for over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3437dNPPES updated 2016-12-07 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alabama, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.82/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better22.02%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.9 pts)
22.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
175
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
105
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
218
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.3k received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas James Minnich's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Indiana University School of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
833 Princeton Avenue Sw Pob Iii; Suite 200a, Birmingham, AL 35211
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 020024
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Douglas James Minnich
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas James Minnich for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Birmingham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas James Minnich
Dr. Minnich is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 934-4011.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Mailing Address
833 Princeton Avenue Sw Pob Iii; Suite 200a, Birmingham, AL 35211
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