Active NPI 1205834686 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Urban Kissel , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Kissel, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Kissel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2700 10TH AVE S.

Dr. Kissel maintains professional affiliations with Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, Llc, Stv Orthopedic Surgeons Llc, St. Vincent'S Orthopedics, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2700 10th Ave S
Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 352051248

Telephone 2059337838

Fax 2059330951

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alabama Cardiovascular Group, P.c. Facility NPI 1962405910

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

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

43 Yrs +20.1 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

74.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kissel (43 Years) 43 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
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,448	35	$19.73	$8.72
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	894	120	$10.08	$6.95
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	736	11	$25.17	$17.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	407	230	$92.99	$81.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	299	141	$116.85	$60.49
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	114	107	$155.63	$34.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	81	$133.41	$114.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	88	75	$91.73	$29.76
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	71	68	$93.86	$24.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$174.38	$147.97
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	52	47	$81.96	$18.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$126.33	$100.77
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	38	36	$5982.00	$1137.58
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$129.16	$34.91
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	30	29	$85.27	$47.96
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	17	$109.28	$39.55
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	13	12	$106.62	$26.48
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$112.91	$34.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	2,209	34	$53.90	$16.73
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,568	19	$32.70	$9.36
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	552	138	$39.29	$6.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	412	246	$213.23	$83.33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	175	$229.76	$68.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	121	97	$132.12	$28.84
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	85	81	$120.49	$23.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	73	$321.04	$115.92
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	76	75	$192.04	$33.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$451.22	$152.84
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	67	55	$117.42	$18.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$282.75	$103.62
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	43	40	$81.86	$46.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	31	29	$7882.61	$1153.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	31	$123.81	$51.86
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	24	$162.20	$33.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	16	$137.60	$35.49
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	13	$192.53	$33.74
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	12	$165.69	$28.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,664	38	$25.00	$16.75
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,104	16	$20.00	$10.05
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	975	141	$10.00	$6.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	497	283	$90.00	$85.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	277	178	$137.89	$66.25
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	160	150	$156.00	$37.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$115.00	$104.74
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	83	71	$79.00	$19.85
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	82	80	$92.00	$25.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	80	69	$86.00	$31.66
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	49	47	$85.00	$49.75
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	36	$5982.00	$1235.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	36	$130.00	$121.67
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	29	$108.00	$42.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$165.00	$155.54
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$125.00	$37.11
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	22	13	$1600.00	$715.48
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	22	12	$79.00	$31.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$60.00	$53.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$5930.00	$1237.16
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	16	16	$108.00	$30.16
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3538.64	$166.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,200	19	$20.00	$10.85
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,028	155	$10.00	$6.89
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	896	20	$25.00	$17.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	468	282	$89.19	$85.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	173	$129.38	$66.67
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	185	176	$156.00	$37.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$114.94	$107.44
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	97	74	$86.00	$30.65
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	70	67	$92.00	$25.79
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	69	59	$79.00	$19.84
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	47	46	$85.00	$50.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	43	$129.57	$121.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	44	43	$5982.00	$1216.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$164.95	$161.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	31	23	$108.00	$43.02
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$125.00	$36.83
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	25	23	$108.00	$28.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$60.00	$53.30
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	16	12	$1600.00	$1219.00
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$5930.00	$1255.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,152	13	$20.00	$10.97
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,083	175	$10.00	$6.83
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	608	13	$25.00	$14.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	490	305	$75.00	$67.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	299	196	$115.89	$55.46
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	170	157	$156.00	$33.65
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	113	86	$86.00	$29.01
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	102	80	$79.00	$18.56
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	90	87	$92.00	$24.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$164.00	$149.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	61	$115.00	$97.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$114.00	$97.70
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	32	$5982.00	$1154.19
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	33	22	$1200.00	$1168.59
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	30	27	$108.00	$39.62
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	18	18	$85.00	$48.46
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$125.00	$33.76
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	17	16	$108.00	$27.79
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$5930.00	$1186.32
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	15	$117.00	$35.82
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3120.00	$163.29
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$2439.00	$991.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,536	20	$20.00	$11.32
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,492	221	$10.00	$6.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	613	381	$75.00	$66.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	483	240	$89.34	$47.24
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	224	215	$156.00	$31.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	136	114	$86.00	$27.99
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	134	126	$92.00	$28.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	88	$115.00	$97.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	94	$114.00	$95.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$164.00	$147.23
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	76	65	$79.00	$20.56
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	75	46	$1061.40	$1006.61
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	67	63	$5982.00	$1212.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	45	41	$108.00	$36.79
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	35	31	$108.00	$26.29
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	28	28	$5930.00	$1128.35
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	11	$117.00	$34.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,064	29	$20.00	$11.45
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,528	208	$10.00	$6.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	648	408	$75.00	$62.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	438	228	$85.18	$48.60
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	229	215	$156.00	$29.39
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	147	120	$86.00	$25.89
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	129	117	$92.00	$26.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	111	$114.00	$91.84
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	80	68	$79.00	$19.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$164.00	$140.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	57	$115.00	$94.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	57	55	$5877.21	$1132.53
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	48	30	$815.00	$519.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	30	$108.00	$34.13
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	29	28	$108.00	$24.71
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	23	23	$5801.09	$1133.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	11	11	$117.00	$33.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,560	35	$20.00	$11.30
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,596	238	$10.00	$6.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	739	465	$75.06	$61.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	463	259	$82.16	$46.67
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	213	206	$156.00	$29.30
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	146	125	$86.00	$25.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	137	$114.00	$90.97
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	129	126	$92.28	$26.34
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	88	78	$79.00	$18.93
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	59	58	$5982.00	$1160.09
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	54	48	$108.00	$34.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$115.00	$92.44
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	37	36	$108.00	$24.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$164.00	$136.40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	23	23	$5930.00	$1128.04
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	16	$815.00	$533.74
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$127.58	$29.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$238.00	$176.25
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	11	11	$117.00	$32.90
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3120.00	$151.67
29820 Partial removal of shoulder joint lining using an endoscope	11	11	$2439.00	$91.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-12-29

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 11458

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

St. Vincent's Orthopedics, Pc

2700 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352051248

Phone: 2059337838

Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, Llc

1021 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 352162805

Phone: 2058826990

St. Vincent's Orthopedics, Pc

805 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 352051636

Phone: 2059393699

Stv Orthopedic Surgeons Llc

2700 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352051248

Phone: 2059337838

St. Vincent's Orthopedics, Pc

2700 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352051248

Stv Orthopedic Surgeons Llc

810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 352051601

Phone: 2059397000

Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, Llc

3014 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, AL 350232392

Phone: 2057449444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Raymond Stotser , DPT

Physical Therapist

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Eric Hardy , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Deanne Hardigree , OT

Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 29, 2023

Registered at 2700 10TH AVE S STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051248 (Tel: 2059337838)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 370, FORTSON, GA 318080370

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NPI Profile Active November 04, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2010

Registered at 2700 10TH AVE S, STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051248 (Tel: 2059337838)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2010

Registered at 2700 10TH AVE S, STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051248 (Tel: 2059337838)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 04, 2010

Recorded as EDWARD KISSEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #11458 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205834686

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 11, 2005

Last Update: December 29, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2700 10th Ave S Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 352051248

Phone: 2059337838

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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