Active NPI 1245360320 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Chi , MD

Urology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Chi, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from California University Of Science And Medicine in 2005, Dr. Chi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 6TH AVE S.

Dr. Chi is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, 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

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Telephone 4154764380

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama At Birmingham Facility NPI 1922105766

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

California University Of Science And Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.1 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

38 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (205 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

36.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chi (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (19.1 Years) 19.1 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	138	126	$393.00	$73.75
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	122	113	$84.00	$18.57
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	90	23	$122.00	$9.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	79	$577.00	$109.02
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	72	71	$1271.00	$81.83
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	70	69	$5274.00	$925.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$575.00	$91.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$867.00	$148.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	19	$773.00	$161.69
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	19	15	$3984.21	$144.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$241.00	$39.32
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	14	12	$135.00	$27.14
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	13	$2637.07	$426.00
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1866.00	$165.97
50437 Enlargement of existing opening into urinary tract accessed through skin and creation of new access into urine collecting system of kidney, using imaging guidance	13	12	$1672.85	$134.63
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	13	13	$137.00	$73.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	12	11	$23.50	$8.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	156	$393.00	$73.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	102	$577.00	$109.48
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	77	74	$1271.00	$81.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$575.00	$92.42
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	71	71	$4821.30	$908.84
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	63	30	$122.00	$9.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$867.00	$146.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	32	31	$773.00	$157.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$241.00	$39.84
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	24	18	$135.00	$26.89
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	22	22	$1413.00	$24.13
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	22	21	$137.00	$74.40
74455 Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine	21	21	$86.00	$17.73
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	21	16	$3535.14	$155.36
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	21	21	$251.00	$43.80
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	21	21	$1189.00	$20.45
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	21	21	$670.00	$138.02
51736 Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying	19	19	$282.00	$4.57
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1866.00	$161.89
50437 Enlargement of existing opening into urinary tract accessed through skin and creation of new access into urine collecting system of kidney, using imaging guidance	17	13	$1920.18	$149.14
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	15	15	$22.00	$8.40
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$406.00	$54.09
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	13	12	$1876.00	$96.36
50081 Removal or crushing kidney stone (over 2 centimeters) or insert kidney stent using an endoscope, accessed through the skin	12	11	$6904.00	$1301.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	119	$393.00	$74.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	87	$577.00	$110.33
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	64	64	$4300.00	$921.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$575.00	$90.25
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	41	40	$1271.00	$82.67
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	38	21	$122.00	$9.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$867.00	$150.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	33	$241.00	$40.18
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	29	22	$3308.00	$158.65
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	29	23	$147.90	$27.66
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	27	25	$137.00	$74.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	25	$773.00	$162.92
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	24	24	$1413.00	$26.89
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	20	20	$671.25	$136.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$406.00	$54.46
74455 Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine	20	20	$105.80	$17.27
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	20	20	$275.30	$43.35
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	20	20	$1189.00	$20.30
51736 Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying	17	17	$282.00	$4.57
50432 Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist	14	13	$5242.00	$128.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	14	$20.93	$2.96
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1866.00	$165.57

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	133	112	$577.00	$111.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	118	99	$393.00	$75.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$867.00	$148.66
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	59	59	$4300.00	$929.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	39	$773.00	$165.62
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	42	32	$3246.69	$168.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$575.00	$93.59
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	36	35	$1267.00	$89.43
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	35	29	$497.74	$28.21
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	19	19	$1749.00	$163.95
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	19	16	$183.00	$112.58
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	17	15	$137.00	$76.12
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	15	15	$435.20	$22.48
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	14	$2140.00	$443.30
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$1085.00	$207.90
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$824.00	$37.38

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	131	116	$577.00	$89.11
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	97	85	$773.00	$123.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$867.00	$143.94
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	41	41	$4298.68	$946.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	28	$393.00	$57.87
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	29	26	$495.41	$29.03
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	28	28	$1267.00	$89.85
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	28	21	$3122.71	$174.92
50432 Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist	23	23	$4449.83	$128.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$575.00	$84.98
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	15	15	$1553.60	$90.20
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	13	$2140.00	$470.66
50081 Removal or crushing kidney stone (over 2 centimeters) or insert kidney stent using an endoscope, accessed through the skin	14	13	$6564.21	$1569.02
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	14	14	$421.43	$21.01
52353 Crushing of stone of ureter using an endoscope	13	13	$2019.00	$382.67
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	13	12	$183.00	$89.69
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$480.00	$32.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	237	173	$773.00	$124.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$867.00	$143.70
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	55	48	$1267.00	$92.12
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	32	29	$484.50	$29.40
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	32	32	$4298.00	$951.49
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	26	11	$471.00	$28.63
50432 Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist	25	20	$3934.80	$139.76
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	24	21	$2661.00	$153.84
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1350.00	$168.01
50080 Removal or crushing kidney stone (up to 2 centimeters) or insert kidney stent using an endoscope, accessed through the skin	15	13	$4353.33	$995.13
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	11	$2140.00	$400.01
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	13	12	$420.00	$27.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$575.00	$85.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$393.00	$57.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	235	174	$720.02	$123.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$808.45	$141.46
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	45	41	$1227.62	$92.63
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	39	12	$471.00	$28.92
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	29	28	$2862.31	$153.10
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	28	27	$463.04	$19.88
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	21	21	$4606.10	$938.13
50432 Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist	20	17	$4340.40	$126.02
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	17	14	$1511.41	$97.95
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	16	13	$477.38	$33.04
50080 Removal or crushing kidney stone (up to 2 centimeters) or insert kidney stent using an endoscope, accessed through the skin	14	14	$4392.00	$1015.75
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	11	$1428.00	$171.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$548.64	$84.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	173	133	$693.92	$124.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	65	$520.39	$88.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$782.68	$144.86
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	59	16	$471.00	$28.59
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	56	46	$1205.75	$113.91
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	44	35	$440.93	$19.91
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	43	11	$678.00	$33.82
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	40	28	$3049.03	$155.55
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	27	23	$239.00	$7.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	24	$354.84	$57.45
50432 Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist	20	16	$4526.00	$130.68
50080 Removal or crushing kidney stone (up to 2 centimeters) or insert kidney stent using an endoscope, accessed through the skin	19	17	$4222.84	$968.65
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$458.41	$107.39
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	17	17	$1428.06	$94.13
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	17	16	$350.29	$27.99
74455 Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine	16	16	$472.00	$18.61
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	14	$1910.87	$442.68
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	15	14	$522.00	$41.96
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1506.00	$172.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$521.31	$85.13
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	12	12	$588.67	$135.93
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	12	12	$229.00	$45.41
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	12	12	$433.00	$21.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-30

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License AL AL.49915

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.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CA A98150

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059379999

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Garrett Roll , MD

Surgery

NPI 1316076326

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kirithiga Ramalingam , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1629631577

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2024

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

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2024

Urology (License #A98150 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location October 31, 2024

Registered at 2000 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352332110 (Tel: 4154764380)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 31, 2024

Registered at 14 VENTURA AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941161443

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2024

Urology (License #AL.49915 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at UCSF DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, 513 PARNASSUS AVE, S-321, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941430001 (Tel: 4154764380)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 964 CORBETT AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941311524

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS CHI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Urology (License #A98150 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245360320

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 06, 2007

Last Update: December 30, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Phone: 2057319701

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