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Active NPI 1265492441 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen W Samelson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Montgomery, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Samelson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Montgomery, AL. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Samelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 454 TAYLOR RD.

Dr. Samelson is affiliated with Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

454 Taylor Rd

Montgomery, AL 361173563

Telephone 3346139000
Fax 3345320056
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Montgomery, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +2.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.4 Yrs
State Avg: 27.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Montgomery, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Samelson (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Montgomery Specialty Average (31.4 Years) 31.4 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
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
1,560 17 $22.00 $6.67
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg
1,504 24 $24.00 $16.59
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
918 151 $35.00 $6.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
407 257 $131.00 $79.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
181 132 $176.52 $62.37
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
169 104 $109.01 $30.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
127 127 $179.00 $97.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
105 85 $170.00 $112.01
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
98 57 $99.96 $22.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
63 43 $52.44 $36.03
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
59 35 $94.22 $23.21
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
47 31 $112.60 $26.02
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing
47 41 $179.32 $30.67
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
43 33 $272.09 $112.26
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views
38 15 $80.76 $23.91
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
34 23 $105.00 $27.60
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
33 28 $122.18 $29.05
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
30 26 $132.00 $50.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
20 20 $379.00 $158.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
17 17 $7553.00 $1071.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
15 15 $242.00 $151.73
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant
11 11 $4649.00 $1088.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 00021227

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000097168 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
009963920 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
009963930 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
009963940 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
200039175
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare
0910392 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
510-97168 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
515-02603 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
515-02207 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
515-03737 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Llc

454 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL 361173563

Phone: 3346139000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

35 Associated Practitioners
Manuel Escobar , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1023547833

Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Grate , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1063910321

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Bryan Gandy , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1083709133

Physical Therapist

Dr. James Armstrong , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1093775223

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charles Fletcher , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1093775231

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Antoinette Love , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174945539

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 27, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2014

Registered at 454 TAYLOR RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 361173563 (Tel: 3346139000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2014

Registered at 454 TAYLOR RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 361173563 (Tel: 3346139000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2014

Recorded as STEPHEN SAMELSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #00021227 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265492441
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 23, 2006
Last Update: March 27, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

454 Taylor Rd

Montgomery, AL 361173563

Phone: 3346139000

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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