Active NPI 1881619393 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jorge I De La Torre , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jorge De La Torre, MD is a certified Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1991, Dr. De La Torre delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH.

Dr. De La Torre is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include creation of muscle graft to trunk, muscle flap wound repair of leg, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

619 19th Street South

Birmingham, AL 35233

Telephone 2059344011

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc. Facility NPI 1093768723

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +15.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.7 Yrs

State Avg: 23.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (27 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. De La Torre (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	64	17	$6633.00	$809.25
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	22	12	$6225.00	$665.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$411.00	$121.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$161.00	$60.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	80	27	$6633.00	$885.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$246.00	$91.59
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	18	13	$6225.00	$696.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$161.00	$62.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$411.00	$125.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$411.00	$154.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	73	23	$6633.00	$945.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	17	$246.00	$95.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$411.00	$132.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$161.00	$64.23
97606 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area more than 50.0 sq cm	12	11	$113.00	$26.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	59	22	$6633.00	$904.16
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	34	13	$6225.00	$693.89
15946 Removal of pressure sore and lower pelvic bone in preparation of muscle flap or skin graft closure	32	12	$6850.00	$1304.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	25	$246.00	$97.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	15	$161.00	$88.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$411.00	$134.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$161.00	$66.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	49	20	$6633.00	$961.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	25	$246.00	$77.69
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	28	11	$6225.00	$747.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$246.00	$104.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	14	$161.00	$50.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$411.00	$126.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	47	19	$6633.00	$963.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	24	$246.00	$75.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	21	$161.00	$48.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$411.00	$122.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	42	17	$6633.00	$876.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	22	$161.00	$48.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	21	$246.00	$74.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$411.00	$121.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$107.00	$24.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	31	$246.00	$74.60
15734 Creation of muscle graft to trunk	40	20	$6633.00	$851.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	29	$161.00	$48.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	16	$107.00	$24.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$411.00	$122.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X

State License AL 21865

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

009932162 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009901195 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000078146 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

000078146 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

051510076 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

051529468 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Viva

G83596 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

020049654 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2850 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brk, AL 352232345

Phone: 2058714440

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059379999

Secondary Practice Locations

2850 Cahaba Rd

Mountain Brk, AL 352232346

Phone: 2058018500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 28, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2011

Registered at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2057319701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 28, 2011

Recorded as JORGE DE LA TORRE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2011

Surgery (License #21865 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881619393

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: June 28, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Phone: 2057319701

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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