JAMES B. CAVENDER MD – NPI #1447249917
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES CAVENDER is a physician located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447249917 to JAMES CAVENDER on October 18, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 12, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES CAVENDER below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES B. CAVENDER

NPI Number
1447249917
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES B. CAVENDER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3980 COLONNADE PKWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243-2382
Phone: (205) 510-5000 Fax: (205) 599-9080
Mailing address
PO BOX 11407, DEPARTMENT 8007
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35246-8007
Phone: (205) 510-5000 Fax: (205) 599-9080
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 12, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 AL 12197

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES CAVENDER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
    • GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
      3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
    • WHITFIELD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      105 HIGHWAY 80 EAST
      DEMOPOLIS, AL 36732

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