Quick answers
- Does Sophia Lal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sophia Lal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sophia Lal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 267 Original Medicare patients and 11,814 services for Sophia Lal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sophia Lal's NPI number?
- 1649215138. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sophia Lal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 267 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,814 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)3,649 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,600 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)864 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)417 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)329 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Depression19%
Hospitals where Sophia Lal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sophia Lal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
- St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
Practice locations
Addresses where Sophia Lal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2700 10th Ave S, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933‑7838
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sophia Lal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- STV Orthopedic Surgeons LLC16 clinicians in the group
- St. Vincent's Orthopedics, PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in STV Orthopedic Surgeons LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649215138 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians