Sophia Lal, D.O.

Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Sophia Lal is a Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

(059) 337-8382Birmingham, AL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in physical medicine & rehabilitation, Sophia Lal, D.O. is a long-established sports medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Birmingham. A University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

1 of 2 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in ALSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Birmingham27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1139dNPPES updated 2023-04-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2700 10th Ave S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35205-1248

Fax: (205) 876-8063
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

263

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

307

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

572

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $11k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Diabetes
22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$111 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Sophia Lal's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med

  2. Board certified · Apr 10, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.

Taxonomy: 2081S0010X

Education & Training

University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 370, Fortson, GA 31808-0370

Differs from practice location

Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Sophia Lal

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sophia Lal for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Sophia Lal

NPI records show Dr. Lal as active with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (059) 337-8382.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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