Summary

Dr. Tharpe graduated from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1972. He works in Birmingham, AL and 1 other location and specializes in Nephrology. Dr. Tharpe is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 54 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. David Lawrence Tharpe has 2 locations

Nephrology Associates, PC

7 Huddle Dr Ste 100Birmingham, AL 35242
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nephrology Associates, PC

817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 206Birmingham, AL 35211
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. David Lawrence Tharpe, MDDr. Stephen G RostandDr. Kalyan Prudhvi, MDDr. Bruce Allen Julian, MD
NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients
5 
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3.3 
54 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, German
Birmingham , ALBirmingham , ALVestavia , ALBirmingham , AL
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University Med School: Sri Venkateswara Medical College Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Lawrence Tharpe

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Lawrence Tharpe has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1977.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1974.

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Tharpe's NPI number is 1902864440.

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Dr. David Tharpe is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham.
Does Dr. David Tharpe accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. David Tharpe speak?
Dr. David Tharpe speaks English and Spanish.

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