Active NPI 1790744589 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph F Curtis , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Montgomery, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Curtis, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Montgomery, AL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Curtis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 454 TAYLOR RD.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. 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

🏢 Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, Llc Facility NPI 1861432239

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

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

39 Yrs +7.6 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

79.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Curtis (39 Years) 39 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
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	251	58	$35.00	$6.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	186	125	$131.00	$81.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	82	$170.00	$114.13
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	62	51	$56.00	$40.22
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	59	55	$148.00	$39.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	56	49	$152.68	$58.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$242.00	$144.43
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	47	35	$109.00	$29.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$179.00	$98.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	37	$124.00	$29.94
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	15	$126.00	$29.80
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	22	14	$99.00	$29.52
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	11	$126.00	$31.79
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	19	19	$196.00	$34.56
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	16	15	$158.00	$34.81
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	13	13	$62.00	$61.09
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	11	$7553.00	$1138.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,920	28	$23.53	$16.75
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	250	58	$9.91	$6.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	161	122	$99.91	$81.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	111	$140.44	$115.88
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	131	77	$93.34	$30.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	100	67	$138.16	$61.25
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	78	63	$56.00	$41.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$187.37	$149.52
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	62	60	$159.24	$35.36
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	61	56	$58.00	$51.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$139.00	$103.32
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	42	$116.70	$30.41
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	32	22	$104.88	$31.05
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	27	27	$123.11	$41.85
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	17	$91.45	$33.18
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$103.06	$30.79
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	16	13	$83.38	$30.43
27446 Repair of knee joint	13	13	$6570.15	$1060.26
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	11	$3612.00	$988.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	992	20	$23.44	$16.99
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	399	93	$7.00	$6.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	291	200	$89.94	$81.55
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	180	118	$90.00	$31.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	108	87	$121.37	$61.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	87	$126.44	$114.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	102	64	$56.00	$41.42
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	102	99	$153.00	$37.50
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	78	69	$44.04	$40.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$124.00	$106.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$177.00	$156.04
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	43	$116.00	$31.31
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	44	29	$100.00	$32.06
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	42	22	$74.00	$30.57
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	19	$100.00	$34.02
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	27	22	$90.22	$53.05
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	16	$90.00	$32.11
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	14	12	$1430.00	$1004.34
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	12	$105.00	$37.76
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$6306.00	$1233.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	348	83	$7.00	$6.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	295	205	$75.00	$74.03
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	196	109	$90.00	$31.18
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	109	67	$56.00	$42.23
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	108	102	$153.00	$36.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	92	$106.00	$105.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	72	60	$122.44	$62.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$177.00	$161.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$124.00	$103.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	41	$116.00	$31.71
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	39	30	$100.00	$31.03
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	38	23	$74.00	$30.50
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	31	23	$100.00	$33.84
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	25	21	$84.00	$49.97
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$90.00	$33.53
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	15	14	$25.00	$25.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$66.00	$51.78
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$3125.00	$526.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$6306.00	$1253.85
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$6306.00	$1255.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	401	86	$7.00	$6.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	396	249	$74.73	$70.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	166	111	$90.00	$29.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$124.00	$100.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	97	62	$56.00	$41.36
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	87	83	$153.00	$34.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	78	64	$118.97	$59.01
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	50	31	$100.00	$31.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	44	$116.00	$29.44
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	37	23	$74.00	$27.41
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	25	22	$105.00	$35.83
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	19	$87.65	$53.34
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	18	$6306.00	$1308.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$106.00	$100.02
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$100.00	$30.06
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	12	12	$3125.00	$496.31
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	11	11	$74.00	$27.60
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$90.00	$31.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	552	121	$7.00	$6.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	445	302	$71.37	$67.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	140	114	$116.00	$54.85
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	126	84	$90.00	$27.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	112	$124.00	$97.05
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	111	85	$105.00	$33.34
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	101	85	$116.00	$26.53
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	86	64	$56.00	$38.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	53	$66.00	$41.44
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	46	28	$100.00	$28.19
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	36	27	$90.00	$30.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	30	$108.22	$101.26
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	15	$100.00	$26.53
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	29	17	$74.00	$28.82
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	26	23	$153.00	$32.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$177.00	$147.69
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$69.00	$30.24
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	14	14	$3125.00	$383.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$6306.00	$1258.27
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	13	12	$1100.00	$1063.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$6306.00	$1206.80
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	12	12	$41.00	$26.38
27446 Repair of knee joint	12	12	$6487.00	$1120.70
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$90.00	$27.33
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	12	12	$1402.00	$366.86
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3100.00	$163.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,296	19	$18.00	$11.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	471	300	$71.51	$62.07
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	444	99	$7.00	$6.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	127	83	$90.00	$25.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	118	90	$116.00	$53.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$117.54	$89.32
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	97	73	$105.00	$29.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	59	49	$56.00	$33.71
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	55	29	$74.00	$26.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	48	45	$116.00	$23.53
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	46	30	$100.00	$24.05
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	42	34	$153.00	$30.20
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	31	26	$90.00	$26.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$63.33	$37.79
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	17	$100.00	$25.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$109.50	$93.98
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	16	$6700.12	$1140.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$161.08	$120.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$168.92	$143.26
27446 Repair of knee joint	13	13	$6070.08	$1005.77
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	13	13	$84.00	$48.91
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$90.00	$26.89
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	12	12	$80.00	$46.62
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	11	11	$90.00	$20.37

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	18	$18.00	$12.40
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	601	119	$7.00	$6.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	455	279	$71.70	$61.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	155	107	$118.25	$52.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$111.00	$89.97
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	110	76	$90.00	$24.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	100	78	$56.00	$32.18
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	73	48	$105.00	$28.86
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	68	40	$100.00	$21.32
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	35	$116.00	$23.05
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	34	32	$153.00	$28.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	27	$90.00	$25.09
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	27	18	$74.00	$24.06
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	16	$100.00	$26.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$111.09	$92.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$58.84	$36.81
26055 Incision of tendon covering	15	11	$788.00	$220.14
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$90.00	$26.36
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$54.00	$33.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$6306.00	$1212.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-01-05

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 00014087

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

000076225 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000037188 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009939314 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009941861 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

510-07496 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare

0910070 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

510-76225 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

200026244

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

510-37188 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Llc

454 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL 361173563

Phone: 3346139000

Secondary Practice Locations

7449 Eastchase Pkwy

Montgomery, AL 361176846

Phone: 3347474030

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 March 26, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2014

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2014

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2014

Recorded as JOSEPH CURTIS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #00014087 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790744589

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 21, 2006

Last Update: January 05, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

454 Taylor Rd

Montgomery, AL 361173563

Phone: 3346139000

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