Active NPI 1699719286 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert J. Mcalindon , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Opelika, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Mcalindon, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Opelika, AL. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Mcalindon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY.

Dr. Mcalindon is affiliated with East Alabama Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, 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

2000 Pepperell Parkway

Opelika, AL 36801

Telephone 3345282663

Fax 3345282669

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 East Alabama Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, Llc Facility NPI 1922272624

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Opelika, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +14.8 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

75.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mcalindon (36 Years) 36 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	117,600	104	$0.03	$0.03
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	540	59	$2.50	$0.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	294	197	$143.00	$80.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	247	135	$99.45	$61.93
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	122	50	$9.00	$6.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	84	76	$110.00	$33.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$215.00	$148.74
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	65	36	$101.00	$29.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	52	$113.00	$29.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	39	$207.00	$111.37
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	34	14	$9.00	$6.36
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	34	34	$85.00	$20.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$205.00	$98.45
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	17	$115.00	$29.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	22	$5547.00	$1139.48
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	20	20	$47.00	$28.76
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$2295.00	$143.09
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$2900.14	$916.07
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	16	$108.00	$32.38
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$115.00	$31.82
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$286.00	$194.38
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$116.00	$31.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	605	144	$9.00	$6.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	322	211	$142.92	$82.29
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	253	132	$100.45	$64.00
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	101	97	$93.76	$35.82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	77	68	$97.00	$31.15
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	72	50	$86.00	$30.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	59	$206.54	$114.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	46	46	$248.59	$204.25
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	35	35	$70.71	$21.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$215.00	$154.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$202.24	$103.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	22	$5547.00	$1185.90
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	20	$100.57	$30.85
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	13	$103.42	$31.36
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	18	16	$47.00	$26.72
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$2636.05	$988.94
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$2295.00	$159.30
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	14	11	$102.86	$55.63
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	11	11	$101.09	$26.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	577	152	$9.00	$6.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	282	191	$142.35	$83.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	243	139	$101.09	$66.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	97	94	$90.00	$36.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	66	$91.00	$30.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	61	$203.75	$119.01
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	69	69	$229.00	$202.22
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	54	40	$81.00	$30.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$260.39	$157.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	34	$85.00	$53.52
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	34	28	$93.00	$31.26
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	33	30	$47.00	$29.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	24	$5547.00	$1213.26
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	23	11	$9.00	$6.69
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	23	23	$2504.00	$996.98
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	23	23	$2295.00	$163.67
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	22	22	$65.00	$21.79
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	20	14	$80.00	$28.22
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	19	17	$78.95	$49.39
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$88.00	$33.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$205.00	$106.24
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$93.00	$34.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	551	151	$9.00	$5.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	292	162	$96.64	$65.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	283	209	$141.62	$85.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	191	148	$85.00	$52.37
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	120	55	$9.00	$7.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	105	98	$90.00	$35.69
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	100	65	$81.00	$31.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$196.92	$103.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	84	73	$91.00	$30.25
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	51	45	$47.00	$28.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$299.64	$156.96
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	32	31	$88.00	$33.58
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	31	29	$5547.00	$1256.04
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	28	23	$93.00	$31.72
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	27	26	$102.00	$28.04
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	26	22	$45.00	$21.20
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	22	22	$2504.00	$963.79
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	21	$2295.00	$158.87
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	14	$93.00	$28.98
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	14	14	$100.00	$25.10
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	13	13	$65.00	$21.23
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$116.00	$33.82
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	11	11	$1100.00	$380.70
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$2800.00	$407.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	595	158	$9.00	$5.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	348	233	$133.73	$70.36
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	255	146	$97.00	$63.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	190	146	$84.28	$42.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	115	$150.74	$101.44
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	103	64	$81.00	$29.59
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	71	$91.00	$30.62
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	80	78	$109.00	$40.10
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	68	54	$47.00	$28.92
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	47	32	$93.00	$29.57
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	45	26	$93.00	$30.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	37	$5547.00	$1323.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	30	$90.00	$37.43
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	22	$116.00	$35.31
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	19	$2295.00	$162.85
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	19	$2504.00	$992.20
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	20	20	$102.00	$28.13
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	15	$45.00	$21.74
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	16	16	$65.00	$21.61
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$2800.00	$470.30
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	12	11	$80.00	$52.58
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	11	$228.00	$197.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$240.36	$157.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	650	171	$9.00	$6.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	424	286	$117.00	$67.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	271	155	$95.98	$59.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	183	144	$81.09	$41.78
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	154	148	$109.00	$35.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$125.00	$101.16
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	82	59	$81.00	$29.14
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	79	72	$91.00	$26.37
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	59	51	$47.00	$27.89
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	45	34	$93.00	$27.94
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	39	33	$45.00	$20.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$179.00	$154.98
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	35	35	$65.00	$20.53
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$5547.00	$1248.29
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	19	$93.00	$28.62
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	26	26	$2504.00	$978.89
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	24	24	$2295.00	$159.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	24	24	$116.00	$33.58
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	23	13	$80.00	$28.41
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	22	21	$88.00	$27.73
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	21	21	$2800.00	$391.80
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	17	14	$100.00	$24.65
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	16	$66.00	$28.76
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$90.00	$34.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	11	$75.00	$42.54
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$85.00	$71.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	682	175	$9.00	$6.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	459	311	$117.00	$65.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	311	158	$89.37	$53.59
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	142	125	$109.00	$34.68
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	112	75	$81.00	$25.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	97	82	$81.21	$39.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	96	80	$91.00	$24.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$125.00	$99.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$179.00	$143.50
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	54	33	$93.00	$26.08
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	41	41	$102.00	$29.36
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	31	29	$5547.00	$1257.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	25	$65.00	$34.96
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	28	19	$93.00	$26.46
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	28	18	$80.00	$28.41
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	23	17	$75.00	$38.85
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	22	21	$2295.00	$148.97
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	22	20	$47.00	$23.51
73060 X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views	22	12	$91.00	$26.21
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	20	$2504.00	$888.55
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	17	$88.00	$27.42
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	17	17	$116.00	$31.86
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	16	13	$100.00	$22.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$179.00	$100.56
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$2800.00	$407.40
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$45.00	$19.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	719	201	$9.00	$5.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	459	315	$117.00	$66.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	345	180	$85.00	$50.30
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	163	132	$109.00	$34.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$125.00	$96.19
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	119	80	$81.00	$27.29
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	103	92	$91.00	$25.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	87	76	$82.10	$40.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$179.00	$149.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	67	56	$65.00	$34.84
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	56	39	$93.00	$24.77
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	46	26	$93.00	$27.73
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	33	33	$2295.00	$164.95
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	33	33	$2504.00	$942.95
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	31	30	$5547.00	$1260.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	24	$179.00	$94.28
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	24	20	$74.71	$44.78
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	23	23	$102.00	$29.44
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	21	12	$80.00	$26.11
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$116.00	$29.05
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	18	18	$2800.00	$441.76
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	13	$90.00	$30.18
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	12	11	$100.00	$22.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 19705

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

East Alabama Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, Llc

2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 368015452

Phone: 3345282663

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 May 12, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2009

Registered at 2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY, OPELIKA, AL 36801 (Tel: 3345282663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2009

Registered at 2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY, OPELIKA, AL 36801 (Tel: 3345282663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2009

Recorded as ROBERT MCALINDON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #19705 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699719286

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 15, 2006

Last Update: May 12, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2000 Pepperell Parkway

Opelika, AL 36801

Phone: 3345282663

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