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Active NPI 1194221614 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter Ryan Smith , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Smith, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1201 11TH AVE S.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1201 11th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352053423

Telephone 2059307100
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -14.9 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
61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (8 Years) 8 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)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
18 18 $416.50 $143.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 14 $257.79 $116.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-22
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 38963

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX U2325

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

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Secondary Practice Locations

7401 Main St

Houston, TX 770304509

Phone: 7137992300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Donna Dorrough , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1144303900

Physician Assistant

Dr. Richard Sanders , MD

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NPI 1154398063

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rong Chen , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1154701589

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Carly Bramel , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174061980

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2024

Registered at 1201 11TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352053423 (Tel: 2059307100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #38963 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2023

Registered at 7401 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770304509 (Tel: 7137992300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2023

Registered at 7401 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770304509 (Tel: 7137992300)

NPI Profile Active April 03, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2018

Registered at 625 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249 (Tel: 2059308494)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2018

Registered at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352491900

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 03, 2018

Recorded as WALTER SMITH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194221614
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 03, 2018
Last Update: August 22, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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