Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benton Emblom, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1588873350
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
805 Saint Vincents Dr, Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 352051636
(205) 939-3699
fax (205) 484-2585
Additional location
5406 Highway 280 Ste D106
Hoover, AL 352426596

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 6, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #25783

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588873350. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
907
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$157,218
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 190 22 $0
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 137 104 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 130 117 $113
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 80 80 $153
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 65 59 $82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 55 48 $40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 42 39 $1,178
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 37 30 $62
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 32 29 $35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 28 27 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in Birmingham Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$761,112
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 34 $760,443.59
Stryker Corporation 3 $321.46
Prime Surgical, LLC 4 $314.45
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $32.23

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$726,171
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$21,500
Consulting Fee
$11,500
Food and Beverage
$1,172
Travel and Lodging
$769

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
950
Patients
706
Total drug cost
$11,576
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 185 170 $839
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 174 140 $2,615
Cephalexin Generic 133 67 $450
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 118 97 $651
Cefadroxil Generic 99 92 $613
Celecoxib Generic 77 33 $5,073
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 51 44 $496
Tramadol Hcl Generic 36 18 $149
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 20 15 $109
Meloxicam Generic 17 15 $96

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benton Emblom's medical specialty?
Dr. Benton Emblom practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Benton Emblom practice?
Dr. Benton Emblom practices at 805 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 352051636. Office phone: 2059393699.
What is Dr. Benton Emblom's NPI?
Dr. Benton Emblom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588873350, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benton Emblom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benton Emblom accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benton Emblom commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.