Vincent Michael Bivins, MD
Vincent Michael Bivins is an Urology specialist based in Homewood, AL with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vincent Michael Bivins, MD has practiced urology for 30+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 507dNPPES updated 2025-01-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209-5603
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.17%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
9.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
445
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
592
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,060
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $779k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+24%) — 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 (+6%) — 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 (+9%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32.3k received from industry
102 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Vincent Michael Bivins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030061
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Urology Care With Vincent Michael Bivins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vincent Michael Bivins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Homewood 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 Vincent Michael Bivins
Dr. Bivins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Homewood, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 930-0920.
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
3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209-5603
Mailing Address
3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209-5603
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