Vance Plumb
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Vance Plumb is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Vance Plumb practices as part of a group clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialist practice in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1060dNPPES updated 2023-06-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Alabama on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202396.25/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.37%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59.9%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
517
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
298
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,385
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $571k
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 Atrial Fibrillation.
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+46%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — 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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$35 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Vance Plumb's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Duke University School of Medicine
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021305
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Vance Plumb
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vance Plumb for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Vance Plumb
Dr. Plumb 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: (800) 822-8816.
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
1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address
1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
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