Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Ingram, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1174889885
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1801 Gadsden Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 838-3900
fax (205) 838-3906

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 17, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Alabama #MD.33079 · Tennessee #55669 · Mississippi #25156

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174889885. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,540
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$81,213
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 463 152 $6
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 202 162 $32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 177 119 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 122 105 $115
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 117 62 $37
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 79 44 $37
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 74 61 $50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 67 67 $105
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel 56 46 $88
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 43 31 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Birmingham Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$67
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Endo USA, INC. 1 $19.08
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $17.50
Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $15.80
Abbott Laboratories 1 $14.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$67

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
418
Patients
288
Total drug cost
$2,997
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 214 156 $1,463
Meloxicam Generic 49 24 $149
Methylprednisolone Generic 47 37 $554
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 25 $215
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 28 23 $202
Gabapentin Generic 20 0 $316
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 16 12 $40
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 11 $58

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Ingram's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ingram practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ingram practice?
Dr. Joseph Ingram practices at 1801 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235. Office phone: 2058383900.
What is Dr. Joseph Ingram's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ingram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174889885, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ingram accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ingram accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ingram commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.