Active NPI 1578505426 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ben A Gomez , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Cullman, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ben Gomez, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Cullman, AL. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1985, Dr. Gomez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1942 AL HIGHWAY 157.

Dr. Gomez is affiliated with Cullman Regional Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1942 Al Highway 157

Cullman, AL 350580609

Telephone 2567375115

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cullman Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Pc Facility NPI 1528006996

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Cullman, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +12.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.3 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Cullman, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gomez (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Cullman Specialty Average (28.3 Years) 28.3 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	916	144	$4.00	$0.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	412	233	$125.55	$81.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	174	131	$152.67	$62.15
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	124	103	$159.35	$29.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	82	69	$150.24	$29.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$153.13	$99.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	63	45	$110.00	$40.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$140.00	$116.59
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	23	20	$135.87	$33.15
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	19	18	$250.00	$125.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	18	$162.11	$32.44
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$125.00	$75.14
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	17	13	$130.00	$29.49
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	13	$166.25	$29.86
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$125.00	$23.12
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$5600.00	$1143.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,057	151	$4.00	$1.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	408	217	$125.25	$82.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	205	134	$117.71	$64.83
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	142	115	$162.96	$29.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$150.00	$102.29
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	52	$153.77	$30.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	57	42	$110.00	$39.93
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	29	$125.00	$77.87
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	27	17	$130.00	$28.46
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	16	$145.83	$32.05
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	24	22	$125.00	$23.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$140.00	$118.48
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$166.25	$35.22
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	15	15	$250.00	$134.28
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	15	11	$133.33	$33.82
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$150.00	$30.80
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$5600.00	$1185.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	906	146	$4.00	$1.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	432	244	$125.34	$84.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	187	122	$105.16	$60.73
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	104	84	$138.75	$30.74
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	50	$148.48	$32.09
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	65	45	$110.00	$42.95
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	62	54	$162.58	$37.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$150.00	$105.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	29	$147.00	$119.31
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	18	$140.00	$34.29
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	24	12	$130.00	$30.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	20	$127.38	$95.93
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	19	18	$250.00	$142.79
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$139.71	$34.68
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	17	13	$70.00	$49.99
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	16	16	$125.00	$25.89
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$5600.00	$1234.13
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$140.00	$32.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$70.00	$53.16
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	12	$102.31	$48.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,168	165	$5.70	$1.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	469	261	$109.89	$85.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	145	$98.56	$55.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	94	69	$125.61	$30.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	91	$131.87	$106.64
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	66	47	$107.58	$42.49
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	65	54	$115.46	$30.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	60	52	$125.65	$37.29
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	43	41	$164.84	$37.52
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	19	$121.78	$32.59
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	15	$131.36	$31.67
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	21	16	$103.29	$30.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$125.00	$97.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$134.74	$122.24
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	17	17	$112.65	$25.79
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$126.47	$30.11
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	15	$97.50	$34.30
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	11	11	$250.00	$144.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$5600.00	$1253.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	916	156	$4.06	$1.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	431	247	$95.14	$69.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	212	142	$99.03	$56.07
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	118	87	$85.72	$30.22
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	67	49	$100.00	$39.30
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	67	57	$103.43	$29.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$110.00	$102.51
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	39	21	$79.00	$30.10
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	36	33	$150.14	$34.52
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	34	34	$95.00	$26.35
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	32	26	$119.78	$33.89
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	29	$125.00	$99.05
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	26	18	$102.00	$27.07
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	16	$102.96	$29.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$118.00	$104.05
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	13	$70.00	$32.61
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	13	$95.00	$43.38
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	14	14	$246.43	$139.10
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$5600.00	$1312.06
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$101.83	$32.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$175.00	$156.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	865	146	$8.29	$1.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	503	304	$87.10	$68.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	181	126	$102.35	$55.40
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	152	112	$90.03	$28.48
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	70	$101.33	$26.55
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	72	49	$100.00	$37.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$110.00	$100.46
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	42	25	$103.71	$29.22
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	37	25	$83.27	$28.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	20	$122.10	$33.80
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	27	$126.79	$95.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	27	$60.00	$41.70
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	17	$102.00	$28.32
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	18	$95.00	$28.77
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	16	$5600.00	$1264.29
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	14	$70.00	$30.41
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$94.00	$30.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$114.67	$101.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$175.00	$153.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	853	157	$18.17	$1.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	455	286	$75.85	$65.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	182	136	$108.05	$57.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	157	124	$90.96	$27.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	132	$110.00	$94.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	89	79	$103.45	$25.34
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	59	47	$100.00	$35.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	40	$60.48	$39.32
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	34	27	$105.00	$25.05
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	32	30	$125.00	$89.96
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	28	20	$81.82	$25.89
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	23	$102.67	$24.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	27	22	$132.00	$31.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$119.80	$97.35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	25	23	$101.52	$26.82
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	19	16	$73.68	$40.39
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	17	$5600.00	$1218.57
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	13	$74.38	$26.79
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	14	14	$95.00	$27.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$175.00	$148.51
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	11	$102.31	$45.49
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	11	11	$70.00	$43.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	789	152	$18.00	$1.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	351	247	$75.20	$66.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	140	$108.01	$58.05
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	167	116	$85.00	$27.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	119	$110.00	$98.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	93	83	$60.00	$40.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	88	69	$99.00	$26.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	63	48	$100.00	$36.89
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	42	27	$79.00	$26.17
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	31	23	$99.00	$27.48
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	25	24	$125.00	$95.34
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	21	$102.00	$25.04
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	19	16	$70.00	$28.20
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	18	16	$95.00	$41.49
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	17	17	$95.00	$26.96
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$94.00	$27.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$80.00	$69.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	15	$5600.00	$1260.17
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	15	15	$152.00	$32.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	12	$99.00	$32.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$115.00	$99.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 14382

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

Cullman Regional Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Pc

1942 Al Hwy 157, Cullman, AL 350580609

Phone: 2567375115

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Thomas Mullican , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1750472502

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. David Dueland , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1801838032

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Denise Gardner , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1831136316

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Patrick Harbison , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1942691548

Family Nurse Practitioner

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 October 25, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2007

Registered at 1942 AL HIGHWAY 157, CULLMAN, AL 350580609 (Tel: 2567375115)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 870, CULLMAN, AL 350560870

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2007

Recorded as BEN GOMEZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #14382 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578505426

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 12, 2006

Last Update: October 25, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 870

Cullman, AL 350560870

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