Active NPI 1629242359 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Lex Shapp Allen

Orthopaedic Surgery • Cedar City, UT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Lex Allen is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Cedar City, UT. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2008, Lex Allen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 166 W 1325 N STE 150.

Lex Allen is affiliated with Ihc Health Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

166 W 1325 N Ste 150

Cedar City, UT 847217797

Telephone 4355866962

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Robert E. Nakken M.d. P.c. Facility NPI 1861728008

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Cedar City, UT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar City, UT (277 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Allen (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Cedar City Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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	3,600	51	$0.30	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	182	$289.00	$121.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$253.18	$105.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	62	55	$65.39	$29.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$377.00	$154.66
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	38	35	$1407.92	$446.96
26055 Incision of tendon covering	35	29	$1290.06	$236.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	24	$157.00	$57.91
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	31	17	$12.00	$6.35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	29	22	$140.00	$49.15
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	27	26	$72.74	$32.80
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	20	$80.88	$32.20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	24	23	$364.92	$164.28
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	22	17	$120.73	$42.88
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	17	13	$72.35	$28.30
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1362.00	$161.72
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$89.63	$36.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$205.00	$83.88
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$2097.00	$489.18
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$1391.00	$151.26
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$2444.00	$1014.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	144	$204.56	$120.41
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	$106.08
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	118	71	$12.00	$6.59
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	52	42	$139.73	$50.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	41	$59.00	$31.28
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	44	35	$65.68	$34.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	34	25	$157.00	$60.43
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	31	28	$1390.74	$442.47
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	30	16	$12.00	$7.08
26055 Incision of tendon covering	27	22	$1146.44	$223.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$144.00	$85.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$261.06	$150.90
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	17	12	$115.00	$42.92
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$74.53	$37.92
26055 Incision of tendon covering	14	13	$1201.64	$477.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$66.86	$34.80
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	12	11	$62.42	$31.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	247	187	$175.40	$122.24
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	159	95	$12.00	$6.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	105	$177.51	$107.41
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	57	50	$66.72	$35.45
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	49	42	$133.00	$49.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	46	$121.17	$87.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	40	$61.50	$32.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	39	30	$165.67	$60.80
26055 Incision of tendon covering	32	29	$1163.09	$545.61
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	30	26	$1439.00	$458.11
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	27	20	$114.33	$45.28
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$326.40	$189.60
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$62.33	$33.52
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$72.33	$37.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$268.92	$152.23
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	13	11	$1092.00	$377.98
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	12	11	$63.33	$32.25
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	11	11	$1485.64	$576.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	193	145	$171.00	$123.86
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	160	96	$12.00	$5.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	112	$173.00	$108.43
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	52	40	$133.00	$47.92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	40	$163.00	$60.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	43	$116.00	$88.23
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	42	35	$64.33	$34.12
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	42	32	$1118.00	$443.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	37	$54.26	$29.13
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	34	23	$113.00	$44.32
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	24	$60.76	$32.60
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	25	12	$12.00	$8.04
26055 Incision of tendon covering	22	19	$1148.00	$214.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$264.00	$162.55
26055 Incision of tendon covering	16	14	$1148.00	$531.76
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	12	11	$55.67	$29.41
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$1418.00	$144.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	138	$171.00	$104.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	144	80	$12.00	$6.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	117	$173.00	$104.01
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	54	42	$131.00	$48.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	49	$116.00	$72.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	39	$61.05	$30.97
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	38	32	$66.58	$33.43
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	34	19	$109.00	$43.96
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	33	31	$1135.91	$498.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	29	23	$157.00	$59.05
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$63.78	$31.97
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	15	$640.00	$201.52
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	15	15	$67.00	$29.44
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	14	12	$54.50	$27.27
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$73.18	$35.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	147	$171.00	$105.84
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	140	71	$11.96	$6.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$173.00	$104.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	60	$116.00	$72.20
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	54	41	$61.07	$28.53
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	41	21	$106.00	$40.47
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	41	37	$1034.63	$444.82
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	36	19	$52.67	$25.61
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	36	27	$153.00	$57.68
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	25	$49.08	$21.24
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	34	26	$131.00	$45.11
26055 Incision of tendon covering	30	23	$604.00	$239.84
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	19	$54.92	$26.04
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	18	$60.96	$28.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$332.00	$202.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	11	$75.47	$36.35
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	11	11	$45.00	$19.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	145	72	$11.15	$6.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	120	$115.00	$70.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	115	$170.00	$103.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$173.00	$105.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	57	36	$155.68	$54.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	26	$62.98	$27.50
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	38	30	$66.00	$30.20
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	31	28	$66.48	$30.22
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	29	13	$61.24	$28.63
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	26	25	$1010.00	$429.56
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	24	18	$106.00	$44.37
26055 Incision of tendon covering	24	20	$604.00	$260.74
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	21	19	$120.00	$49.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$326.00	$200.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	12	$78.76	$36.32
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	11	$72.87	$32.55
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$76.00	$33.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	138	63	$8.30	$5.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	106	$115.00	$70.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$173.00	$104.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	83	$170.00	$103.24
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	62	28	$8.55	$5.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	53	36	$147.00	$56.54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	32	$65.57	$27.44
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	46	33	$117.00	$45.65
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	41	29	$64.37	$28.89
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	35	15	$60.23	$25.79
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	29	26	$1095.00	$497.97
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	24	17	$102.00	$37.60
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	17	$66.00	$29.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$264.00	$159.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	19	17	$74.00	$33.64
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	16	14	$68.88	$30.22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$332.00	$199.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-20

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License UT 8963691-1205

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ihc Health Services Inc

2000 S 900, Salt Lake City, UT 841053208

Phone: 8014647777

Secondary Practice Locations

96 E 200 S

Centerville, UT 840142280

Phone: 8012982907

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Robert Nakken , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033244207

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Steve Newman , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033244215

Physician Assistant

Dillon Jolley , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194289421

Physician Assistant (Certified)

James Hjorth

Physician Assistant

NPI 1578840658

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2026

Registered at 166 W 1325 N STE 150, CEDAR CITY, UT 847217797 (Tel: 4355866962)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 27128, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841270128 (Tel: 8012982907)

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NPI Profile Active April 14, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2008

Registered at 96 E 200 S, CENTERVILLE, UT 840142280 (Tel: 8012982907)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2008

Registered at 96 E 200 S, CENTERVILLE, UT 840142280 (Tel: 8012982907)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 14, 2008

Recorded as LEX ALLEN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 14, 2008

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 14, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629242359

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 14, 2008

Last Update: March 20, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 27128

Salt Lake City, UT 841270128

Phone: 8012982907

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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