Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ben Gomez, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Cullman, AL
- NPI 1578505426
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.8 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1942 Al Highway 157
Cullman, AL 350580609
(256) 737-5115 - Mailing address
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Po Box 870
Cullman, AL 350560870
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 25, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #14382
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578505426. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,193
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,868
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,057 | 151 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 408 | 217 | $82 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 205 | 134 | $65 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 142 | 115 | $30 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 63 | 63 | $102 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 61 | 52 | $30 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 57 | 42 | $40 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 29 | 29 | $78 | |
73100 |
X-ray of wrist, 2 views | 27 | 17 | $28 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 24 | 22 | $24 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Cullman Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
382
Patients
206
Total drug cost
$4,069
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 149 | 93 | $1,131 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 63 | 26 | $386 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 44 | 19 | $306 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 24 | 14 | $112 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 24 | 23 | $271 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 24 | 18 | $49 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 15 | 13 | $181 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 15 | 0 | $61 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 13 | 0 | $70 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 11 | 0 | $1,502 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ben Gomez's medical specialty?
Dr. Ben Gomez practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Cullman, AL.
Where does Dr. Ben Gomez practice?
Dr. Ben Gomez practices at 1942 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 350580609. Office phone: 2567375115.
What is Dr. Ben Gomez's NPI?
Dr. Ben Gomez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578505426, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ben Gomez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ben Gomez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ben Gomez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.