Active NPI 1750331104 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Banks Fulmer , MD

Neurological Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Fulmer, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Fulmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE 4.

Dr. Fulmer is affiliated with Stv Neuro I Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

806 St. Vincent's Drive 4
Suite 450

Birmingham, AL 35205

Telephone 2059865200

Fax 2059865250

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Birmingham Neurosurgery & Spine Group Pc Facility NPI 1801845243

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +7.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

54 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (114 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fulmer (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	94	$111.00	$108.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$127.00	$99.98
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	28	23	$2128.43	$156.61
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	22	22	$4372.00	$973.07
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$141.00	$75.17
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$6852.75	$1175.05
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	11	11	$178.18	$121.51
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	11	11	$1826.36	$485.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	107	$111.00	$106.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$127.00	$99.99
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	40	32	$1871.50	$142.11
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$141.00	$77.87
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	18	18	$188.50	$137.29
22630 Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc	17	17	$4787.18	$864.93
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	16	16	$4372.00	$980.50
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$3887.69	$439.42
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	15	14	$5482.33	$950.54
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	12	12	$1578.50	$432.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$79.00	$78.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	102	$111.00	$107.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$127.00	$104.44
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	42	33	$2284.14	$190.53
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	16	$74.00	$37.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	25	$141.00	$96.85
22630 Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc	23	23	$5227.04	$1027.97
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	22	22	$4372.00	$1069.97
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	21	21	$4339.67	$531.20
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	14	14	$285.79	$235.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$79.00	$72.39
20939 Harvest of bone marrow for spine surgery graft	13	13	$200.00	$67.61
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	11	11	$7859.00	$1524.30
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	11	11	$2139.45	$652.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	99	$111.00	$111.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	101	$127.00	$108.05
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	42	16	$74.00	$37.54
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	35	28	$2221.86	$188.76
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	22	$141.00	$98.71
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	22	22	$6421.50	$1232.48
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	22	22	$4372.00	$1088.62
20939 Harvest of bone marrow for spine surgery graft	16	16	$200.00	$69.20
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	16	16	$1865.50	$570.45
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$5514.81	$713.37
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	15	15	$330.00	$230.03
22630 Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc	15	15	$7398.00	$1555.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$79.00	$76.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	169	111	$111.00	$97.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	91	$127.00	$100.81
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	39	19	$74.00	$38.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	34	34	$141.00	$99.58
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	25	25	$4372.00	$1063.65
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	24	23	$1817.00	$137.65
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	18	16	$90.00	$70.05
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	17	17	$4509.82	$523.22
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	17	16	$5829.59	$1033.23
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	14	13	$1558.00	$431.12
22630 Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc	14	14	$5812.86	$1083.63
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	11	11	$4116.00	$850.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	188	149	$111.00	$98.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	156	156	$127.00	$98.34
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	19	$74.00	$37.17
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	35	35	$4372.00	$1003.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	31	31	$141.00	$95.07
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	28	28	$7078.64	$1272.25
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	26	26	$1898.62	$537.69
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	23	20	$1864.39	$141.76
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	19	19	$618.00	$101.48
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	15	14	$1900.00	$343.16
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	12	11	$4339.67	$502.15
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	11	11	$4116.00	$883.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	204	204	$127.00	$96.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	156	$111.00	$96.64
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	39	39	$4372.00	$989.58
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	28	28	$7982.21	$1452.67
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	25	25	$618.00	$101.64
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	25	25	$2227.12	$641.94
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	19	$141.00	$95.28
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	16	16	$2225.75	$169.04
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	15	15	$4918.20	$579.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$79.00	$67.76
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	13	13	$2000.00	$363.54
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	13	12	$989.00	$193.30
22630 Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc	12	12	$6935.67	$1323.08
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	11	11	$4116.00	$881.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	139	$111.00	$93.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	138	$127.00	$96.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$182.00	$145.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	53	$79.00	$64.61
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	30	30	$6958.17	$1189.16
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	30	30	$4262.70	$963.92
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	26	26	$1832.38	$485.13
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	23	23	$618.00	$96.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	22	$141.00	$90.43
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	20	20	$4116.00	$811.59
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	15	15	$1453.67	$103.73
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	14	13	$1785.71	$291.18
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	12	12	$3616.50	$401.00
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$989.00	$194.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-15

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License AL 18579

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000093823 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009942240 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Spring

G08215 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Health Care

051500940 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Us Dept Of Labor

374211700 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross And Blue Shiel

51500940 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

51542406 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Advantage

051500940 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Seniors First

G08215 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stv Neuro I Llc

806 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 352051684

Phone: 2059865200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners

Kathy Martin , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1215978390

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dominique Flage , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1285219360

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. William Woodall , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1578513925

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Samuel Bowen , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1790734226

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Enoch Morris , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1851341226

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 15, 2021

Registered at 806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE 4, SUITE 450, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 (Tel: 2059865200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 15, 2021

Registered at 806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE POB 4, SUITE 450, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 (Tel: 2059865200)

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NPI Profile Active May 30, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location May 30, 2017

Registered at 806 SAINT VINCENTS DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051684 (Tel: 2059865200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2017

Registered at 3125 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352094164 (Tel: (205) 986-5200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 30, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN FULMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 30, 2017

Neurological Surgery (License #18579 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active March 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 02, 2009

Registered at 3125 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352094164 (Tel: 2059865200)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 02, 2009

Registered at 3125 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352094164 (Tel: 2059865200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 02, 2009

Recorded as BENJAMIN FULMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 02, 2009

Neurological Surgery (License #18579 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750331104

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006

Last Update: June 15, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

806 St. Vincent's Drive Pob 4, Suite 450

Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone: 2059865200

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