Active NPI 1063647345 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ryan Christopher Palmer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Opelika, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ryan Palmer, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Opelika, AL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 121 N 20TH ST STE 18.

Dr. Palmer is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Clinic, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 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

121 N 20th St Ste 18

Opelika, AL 36801

Telephone 3347498303

Fax 3474552433

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Orthopaedic Clinic, P.c. Facility NPI 1497706220

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Opelika, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -4.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Opelika, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Opelika Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	13,723	149	$0.45	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	157	$96.00	$81.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	195	126	$151.75	$58.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	128	81	$87.68	$35.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	79	$69.00	$50.56
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	54	$89.09	$30.31
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	78	50	$88.27	$31.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	72	$144.00	$116.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$222.00	$152.19
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	53	44	$36.00	$9.68
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	48	24	$71.00	$29.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$143.00	$98.90
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	40	21	$92.25	$31.42
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	39	29	$88.00	$27.92
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	25	$115.56	$48.64
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	35	31	$112.00	$34.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	24	$78.00	$40.70
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	28	19	$121.25	$53.50
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	24	17	$83.00	$25.69
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	19	$90.00	$28.80
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	22	16	$18.00	$6.93
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	16	$78.00	$30.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	16	$5371.00	$1104.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$191.00	$120.39
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$105.00	$48.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	260	155	$36.00	$11.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	214	145	$161.97	$61.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	150	$96.00	$81.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	120	88	$87.00	$35.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	117	101	$69.00	$51.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$143.00	$102.67
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	74	45	$18.00	$5.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	69	52	$88.00	$30.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	53	$144.00	$116.64
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	53	41	$85.00	$33.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	47	35	$78.00	$40.77
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	45	31	$90.00	$30.81
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	37	26	$88.00	$26.84
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	36	22	$90.00	$31.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$222.00	$151.98
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	23	$78.00	$28.77
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	30	25	$104.00	$48.88
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	22	14	$119.05	$52.19
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	21	19	$112.00	$34.25
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	16	$115.00	$47.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$191.00	$122.41
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	16	12	$71.00	$30.51
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	15	11	$83.00	$24.64
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3994.00	$1102.31
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$840.00	$179.68
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	12	12	$840.00	$180.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,622	157	$2.00	$1.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	226	156	$160.64	$65.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	175	151	$96.00	$85.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	148	118	$69.00	$53.78
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	148	114	$88.76	$37.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	91	71	$90.90	$32.30
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	78	60	$36.00	$10.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	76	$143.00	$106.36
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	67	51	$85.00	$34.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	59	$144.00	$119.58
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	54	43	$88.00	$28.41
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	47	31	$90.00	$31.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	26	$78.00	$42.85
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	34	23	$90.00	$33.39
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	34	22	$71.00	$31.65
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	30	21	$80.60	$31.87
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	24	24	$112.00	$35.83
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	15	$122.30	$54.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$222.00	$160.70
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$141.00	$97.33
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	18	13	$1350.00	$1210.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	18	$5371.00	$1232.20
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	16	11	$83.00	$27.27
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$840.00	$199.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	14	14	$41.00	$13.55
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	14	14	$3994.00	$1161.02
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	14	12	$105.00	$50.66
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$86.00	$37.12
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	11	11	$104.00	$47.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	583	72	$2.00	$1.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	219	140	$159.52	$64.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	180	138	$68.07	$52.38
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	167	115	$36.00	$10.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	160	145	$96.00	$86.75
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	113	84	$97.01	$36.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	83	63	$91.18	$30.98
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	76	36	$90.00	$33.64
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	75	55	$88.00	$27.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$143.00	$106.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	65	$144.00	$122.42
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	64	39	$91.41	$31.13
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	62	31	$71.00	$31.34
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	55	48	$91.18	$33.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$222.00	$162.85
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	47	28	$1308.64	$1188.79
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	36	$112.00	$37.33
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	36	29	$107.78	$49.01
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	32	26	$18.00	$5.71
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	20	$87.75	$31.91
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	24	$141.00	$98.93
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	19	19	$41.00	$13.55
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	16	$111.56	$50.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	14	$78.00	$43.41
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	15	13	$83.00	$27.29
29405 Application of short leg cast	15	14	$209.00	$69.44
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	14	14	$95.00	$48.90
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	13	12	$64.00	$32.06
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$5371.00	$1210.26
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	13	11	$150.00	$83.01
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	12	12	$840.00	$200.38
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	12	12	$166.25	$42.90
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	11	$140.00	$37.65
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$840.00	$202.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	265	159	$36.00	$11.17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	235	129	$150.41	$57.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	171	133	$69.00	$43.00
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	151	104	$80.58	$30.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	131	$96.00	$70.23
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	131	103	$140.00	$35.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	49	$88.00	$29.02
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	71	50	$88.00	$28.49
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	69	38	$91.30	$31.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$143.00	$100.90
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	56	39	$91.61	$29.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	52	$144.00	$103.18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	55	53	$112.00	$34.04
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	41	28	$85.00	$29.86
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	37	24	$1325.68	$1185.48
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	34	31	$41.00	$13.19
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	34	27	$18.00	$5.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$222.00	$155.88
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	30	30	$141.00	$99.59
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	22	20	$95.00	$49.89
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	18	17	$97.00	$39.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	13	$78.00	$41.91
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	13	$112.00	$47.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$5371.00	$1317.83
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$3994.00	$1169.55
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$840.00	$213.42
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$86.00	$35.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	322	173	$36.00	$12.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	243	136	$156.17	$55.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	201	150	$69.00	$41.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	147	$96.00	$68.17
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	167	111	$85.47	$28.78
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	148	111	$140.00	$33.44
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	83	48	$91.08	$27.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$143.00	$99.93
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	75	67	$112.00	$32.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	58	$91.67	$26.39
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	66	45	$88.00	$26.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	55	$144.00	$100.39
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	56	21	$72.27	$28.99
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	54	28	$91.67	$28.78
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	44	31	$18.00	$6.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$222.00	$152.27
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	39	38	$41.00	$15.19
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	34	33	$141.00	$96.50
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	26	$87.58	$30.46
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	24	18	$95.00	$44.70
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	19	$97.00	$38.72
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	20	13	$62.00	$30.46
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	19	12	$1164.63	$1060.18
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	19	19	$840.00	$204.02
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$86.00	$31.72
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	12	$3994.00	$1124.61
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$840.00	$214.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$5784.15	$1324.97
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	11	11	$105.00	$42.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	326	188	$36.00	$12.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	269	154	$146.17	$54.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	262	177	$69.00	$40.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	259	185	$96.00	$66.83
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	203	135	$79.92	$27.12
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	177	134	$140.00	$30.92
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	102	59	$90.00	$25.46
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	85	74	$112.00	$31.65
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	77	55	$88.00	$25.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	76	53	$88.00	$26.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	63	$144.00	$97.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$222.00	$148.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$143.00	$99.70
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	54	38	$86.57	$26.22
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	50	29	$90.00	$27.35
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	38	38	$141.00	$95.29
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	37	18	$71.00	$27.65
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	34	27	$95.00	$48.83
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	31	27	$18.00	$6.67
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	19	$97.00	$40.90
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	18	$5371.00	$1254.58
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	18	$86.00	$28.48
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	19	19	$840.00	$205.15
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$840.00	$208.56
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	17	17	$41.00	$17.71
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	11	$64.00	$28.86
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	15	11	$864.00	$521.71
29425 Application of walking cast covering below knee to toe	13	11	$214.00	$66.76
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$3994.00	$1106.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	311	194	$69.00	$40.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	255	145	$36.00	$10.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	238	175	$96.00	$67.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	236	119	$137.00	$48.79
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	209	118	$78.00	$27.13
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	164	114	$140.00	$31.52
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	90	49	$90.00	$25.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$143.00	$97.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	64	61	$112.00	$30.51
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	62	45	$88.00	$25.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	55	$144.00	$97.44
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	58	23	$71.00	$26.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	48	$88.00	$25.77
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	51	20	$62.00	$27.37
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	41	27	$90.00	$26.20
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	38	38	$141.00	$95.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$222.00	$152.46
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	30	26	$18.00	$5.50
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	30	19	$85.00	$27.73
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	29	20	$95.00	$47.60
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	24	24	$840.00	$198.10
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	23	13	$864.00	$546.46
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	21	20	$86.00	$29.80
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	20	19	$41.00	$20.85
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	18	12	$85.00	$25.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	17	$5371.00	$1194.62
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	15	12	$97.00	$38.68
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$3128.89	$1073.49
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3994.00	$1096.75
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$840.00	$214.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 30805

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

The Orthopaedic Clinic, P.c.

1800 Lakeside Cir, Auburn, AL 368302842

Phone: 3347498303

The Orthopaedic Clinic, P.c.

121 N 20th St, Opelika, AL 368015457

Phone: 3347498303

Secondary Practice Locations

3421 Medical Park Dr, 2 Medical Park

Mobile, AL 366933330

Phone: 2516658250

1800 Lakeside Cir

Auburn, AL 368302842

Phone: 3348269800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners

Becky Sawyer , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003146283

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Aimee Dewitt , BS, LAT, ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1083070528

Bachelor of Science, Licensed Athletic Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer

Dr. Trenton Wilson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1093918088

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Scott , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1144272725

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Todd Sheils , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1174575070

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Luke Massey , PA-C, ATC

Physician Assistant

NPI 1205865821

Physician Assistant (Certified), Certified Athletic Trainer

Career & Practice History Timeline

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9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 29, 2019

Registered at 121 N 20TH ST STE 18, OPELIKA, AL 36801 (Tel: 3347498303)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 29, 2019

Registered at 121 N 20TH ST STE 18, OPELIKA, AL 368015457 (Tel: 3347498303)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 29, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #30805 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active May 15, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 15, 2009

Registered at 3421 MEDICAL PARK DR, 2 MEDICAL PARK, MOBILE, AL 366933330 (Tel: 2516658250)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 15, 2009

Registered at 3421 MEDICAL PARK DR, 2 MEDICAL PARK, MOBILE, AL 366933330 (Tel: 2516658250)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 15, 2009

Recorded as RYAN PALMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2009

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 15, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063647345

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 15, 2009

Last Update: April 29, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

121 N 20th St Ste 18

Opelika, AL 368015457

Phone: 3347498303

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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