Dr John B Casterline, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Dr John B Casterline, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Affinity Cardio-thoracic Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 2871 Acton Road, Suite 100, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 939-0023.

Dr John B Casterline is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 17130) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245279751.

Contact Information

Dr John B Casterline, MD
2871 Acton Road, Suite 100,
Birmingham, AL 35243-2560
(205) 939-0023
(205) 939-4180



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John B Casterline
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location2871 Acton Road, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John B Casterline attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245279751
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365343969
  • Enrollment ID: I20040116000513

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John B Casterline such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245279751NPI-NPPES
051507478OtherALBLUE CROSS - 860 MONT RD
000034643MedicaidAL
051506125OtherALBLUE CROSS - 48 MED PARK
009978860MedicaidAL
009985610MedicaidAL
051034643OtherALBLUE CROSS - 2660 10TH AV
780001016OtherPALMETTO GBA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 17130 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Affinity Cardio-thoracic Specialists Llc05475484069

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAffinity Cardio-thoracic Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366895674
PECOS PAC ID: 0547548406
Enrollment ID: O20161027000189

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John B Casterline, MD
2871 Acton Road, Suite 100,
Birmingham, AL 35243-2560

Ph: (205) 939-0023
Dr John B Casterline, MD
2871 Acton Road, Suite 100,
Birmingham, AL 35243-2560

Ph: (205) 939-0023

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Birmingham, AL

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Kyle Eudailey,
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Hurley W Knott, M.D.
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Phone: 205-599-3700    
Dr. Stanley K Lochridge, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2871 Acton Road, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 205-939-0023    Fax: 205-939-4180
Dr. John B Richardson Jr., MD
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