Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Buggay, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1134197171
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
833 St Vincent Dr, Suite 403
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 939-0447
fax (205) 939-0418 - Mailing address
-
48 Medical Park East Dr, Ste 255
Birmingham, AL 35235
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 22, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #18342
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134197171. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
760
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$48,888
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 127 | 87 | $115 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 107 | 40 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 81 | 63 | $80 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 56 | 42 | $42 | |
73010 |
X-ray of shoulder blade | 52 | 43 | $21 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 50 | 46 | $36 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 50 | 41 | $31 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 37 | 33 | $25 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 37 | 31 | $162 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 36 | 26 | $36 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in Birmingham Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,350
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, INC. | 11 | $2,841.03 | |
| Curiteva, INC. | 1 | $448.38 | |
| Centinel Spine, LLC | 2 | $342.04 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 2 | $207.52 | |
| Si-Bone, INC. | 1 | $130.86 | |
| Cerapedics INC. | 1 | $99.60 | |
| Biocomposites INC | 1 | $65.02 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 2 | $56.51 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $50.38 | |
| Carlsmed, INC. | 1 | $26.62 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $21.22 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $17.50 | |
| ConvaTec INC. | 1 | $15.31 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $14.23 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, INC. | 1 | $13.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
153
Patients
87
Total drug cost
$1,111
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 88 | 49 | $569 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 26 | 11 | $154 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 15 | 14 | $138 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $186 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Buggay's medical specialty?
Dr. David Buggay practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. David Buggay practice?
Dr. David Buggay practices at 833 St Vincent Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205. Office phone: 2059390447.
What is Dr. David Buggay's NPI?
Dr. David Buggay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134197171, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Buggay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Buggay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Buggay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.