Active NPI 1134197171 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Shane Buggay , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Buggay, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Buggay delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 833 ST VINCENT DR.

Dr. Buggay is affiliated with Orthosports Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, x-ray of shoulder blade. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

833 St Vincent Dr
Suite 403

Birmingham, AL 35205

Telephone 2059390447

Fax 2059390418

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthosports Associates Llc Facility NPI 1114226438

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Emory University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +10.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

113 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buggay (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (22.9 Years) 22.9 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	84	64	$218.00	$115.50
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	58	23	$10.00	$6.90
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	48	39	$123.00	$20.96
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	48	39	$126.00	$30.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	34	$150.00	$81.39
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	38	24	$150.00	$41.12
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	31	$160.00	$34.81
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	28	26	$118.00	$24.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	19	$293.00	$164.17
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	20	17	$123.00	$34.57
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	18	17	$277.78	$93.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$330.00	$151.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$215.00	$100.68

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	87	$218.00	$114.89
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	107	40	$10.00	$6.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	63	$150.00	$79.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	56	42	$150.00	$41.86
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	52	43	$123.00	$21.06
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	50	46	$160.00	$35.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	50	41	$126.00	$30.55
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	37	31	$293.00	$162.27
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	37	33	$118.00	$25.20
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	36	26	$123.00	$35.66
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	34	31	$301.47	$96.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$330.00	$154.43
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	21	$138.00	$42.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$215.00	$103.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$78.00	$49.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	183	62	$10.00	$6.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	156	108	$218.72	$116.64
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	99	66	$150.00	$42.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	66	$150.00	$81.89
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	73	60	$294.52	$100.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	50	32	$138.00	$43.52
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	49	38	$123.00	$21.52
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	48	37	$126.00	$30.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	41	41	$160.00	$36.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$215.00	$106.59
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	25	$293.00	$147.69
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	25	25	$118.00	$25.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$78.00	$51.43
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$123.00	$36.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$330.00	$151.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	220	81	$10.00	$6.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	154	111	$218.00	$121.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	80	$150.00	$84.22
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	81	68	$283.95	$100.74
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	79	59	$150.00	$41.57
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	59	58	$160.00	$35.06
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	58	42	$123.00	$21.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	41	$126.00	$30.86
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	51	50	$118.00	$25.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$215.00	$107.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	38	26	$138.00	$43.02
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	31	$293.00	$165.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	25	$78.00	$53.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	28	23	$124.00	$36.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$326.50	$152.18
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	23	19	$123.00	$36.52
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	17	14	$1200.00	$1200.00
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	12	$363.00	$55.04
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$128.00	$31.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	210	77	$10.00	$7.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	173	123	$167.28	$101.35
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	95	72	$289.47	$96.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	68	$116.65	$68.57
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	77	60	$150.00	$40.58
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	54	46	$123.00	$25.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	42	$126.00	$30.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	50	34	$138.00	$41.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$168.50	$102.92
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	45	41	$160.00	$34.80
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	33	$210.46	$137.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	30	$78.00	$41.33
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	32	30	$118.00	$25.89
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	18	$124.00	$36.14
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	24	17	$1200.00	$1169.20
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$123.00	$32.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$256.59	$142.27
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	11	$4426.00	$145.34
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	11	$3114.00	$968.98
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$3983.00	$160.59
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	11	11	$1369.00	$184.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	333	111	$10.00	$6.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	148	$153.00	$101.18
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	154	110	$282.47	$86.98
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	126	95	$150.00	$35.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	88	$104.00	$69.27
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	83	77	$160.00	$33.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	80	62	$126.00	$27.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$146.00	$101.20
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	69	67	$118.00	$29.71
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	69	59	$123.00	$28.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	60	44	$138.00	$39.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	54	36	$124.00	$31.96
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	53	48	$206.00	$133.32
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	26	24	$123.00	$32.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$235.00	$144.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$78.00	$41.96
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$7635.00	$1273.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	368	105	$10.00	$6.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	245	177	$153.00	$96.40
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	155	92	$270.97	$78.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	103	$104.00	$66.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	107	78	$150.00	$34.40
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	83	58	$123.00	$27.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	59	$126.00	$26.38
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	77	70	$160.00	$30.68
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	71	47	$124.00	$32.28
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	63	60	$118.00	$27.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$146.00	$95.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	49	38	$137.41	$35.92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	47	44	$206.00	$133.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$235.00	$152.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	23	$78.00	$40.41
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$123.00	$27.92
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	15	$128.00	$25.13
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	11	$128.00	$30.17
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$4426.00	$168.31
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	15	14	$363.00	$55.62
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	11	$89.00	$42.66
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	14	11	$101.00	$20.78
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$3983.00	$163.82
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$104.00	$69.42
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$128.00	$27.09
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	13	13	$1369.00	$184.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	416	115	$10.00	$6.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	252	185	$153.00	$96.63
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	171	98	$250.00	$74.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	106	$104.00	$66.18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	114	102	$160.00	$31.13
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	114	84	$150.00	$34.69
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	88	85	$118.00	$27.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$146.00	$99.59
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	77	53	$126.00	$26.00
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	63	37	$124.00	$31.45
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	62	44	$123.00	$27.09
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	58	39	$138.00	$36.81
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	57	49	$206.00	$129.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$235.00	$148.99
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	32	32	$123.00	$28.34
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	22	12	$128.00	$30.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	20	$78.00	$40.06
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	19	$363.00	$54.22
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	15	$121.00	$26.63
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$128.00	$26.14
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	17	14	$128.00	$28.39
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	14	$89.00	$43.16
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	16	16	$4011.13	$124.61
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$3584.73	$146.34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	14	$7635.00	$1260.29
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$2754.77	$856.37
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	13	13	$1211.00	$160.01
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	13	13	$242.00	$107.38
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	12	12	$1420.17	$463.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 18342

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthosports Associates Llc

833 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 352051614

Phone: 2059390047

Orthosports Associates Llc

48 Medical Park E Dr, Birmingham, AL 352353464

Phone: 2058383090

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Alexandria Hutchison , OTR, L

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Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Dr. Ashley Estes , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Yvonne Conway , MD

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 22, 2010

Registered at 833 ST VINCENT DR, SUITE 403, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 (Tel: 2059390447)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2010

Registered at 48 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR, STE 255, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235 (Tel: 2058383090)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 22, 2010

Recorded as DAVID BUGGAY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #18342 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134197171

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 08, 2006

Last Update: May 22, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

48 Medical Park East Dr, Ste 255

Birmingham, AL 35235

Phone: 2058383090

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