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Thoracic Surgery

John B. Casterline, MD

Works at hospitals in Sylacauga, AL · Birmingham, AL · Anniston, AL · Alabama

Summary

John B. Casterline, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Sylacauga, AL, Birmingham, AL and Anniston, AL. NPI 1245279751. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John B. Casterline, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Medical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Affinity Cardio-Thoracic Specialists LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John B. Casterline work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John B. Casterline at 3 hospitals: Coosa Valley Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John B. Casterline see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Vestavia, AL and Birmingham, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John B. Casterline's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Does John B. Casterline accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John B. Casterline accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for John B. Casterline?
(205) 716-6900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John B. Casterline's NPI number?
1245279751. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John B. Casterline works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John B. Casterline at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John B. Casterline is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John B. Casterline as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Affinity Cardio-Thoracic Specialists LLC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245279751
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians