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Dr. Adam Jay Handwerger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Adam Handwerger, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Handwerger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6144 AIRPORT BLVD.

Dr. Handwerger is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Group Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital inpatient care per day, 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

6144 Airport Blvd

Mobile, AL 366083143

Telephone 2514765050
Fax 2514502770
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Orthopaedic Group, Pc Facility NPI 1164489951

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Mobile, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
56 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
28.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Handwerger (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Mobile Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
11 11 $170.00 $122.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 28848

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 - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XP3100X

State License AL 28848

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
138429 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Orthopaedic Group Pc

6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 366083143

Phone: 2514765050

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Kayla Clemons , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003206301

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Derek Klavas , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery

NPI 1013361823

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Anna Claire Gann , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023891256

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Amy Walsh , PT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1033167267

Physical Therapist

Dr. Charles Wilson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1053472712

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lauren Palmer , PA

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1053502807

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2016

Registered at 6144 AIRPORT BLVD, MOBILE, AL 366083143 (Tel: 2514765050)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 86144, MOBILE, AL 366896144 (Tel: 2514765050)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2016

Recorded as ADAM HANDWERGER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #28848 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528156528
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 11, 2006
Last Update: March 29, 2016
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 86144

Mobile, AL 366896144

Phone: 2514765050

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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