Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Gould, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Cullman, AL

  • NPI 1063656858
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 67.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1938 Al Highway 157 Ste 101
Cullman, AL 350581819
(256) 735-5505
fax (256) 964-9954
Mailing address
Po Box 2895
Cullman, AL 350562895

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 11, 2026
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #33338
Medicaid (2)
AL #268277 · AL #255877

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063656858. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,706
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,100
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 3,648 52 $16
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 292 30 $0
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 187 115 $82
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 114 58 $85
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 97 69 $30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 70 70 $104
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 70 60 $116
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 52 29 $42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 47 36 $31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 29 24 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Cullman Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 313. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$913
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 6 $480.60
Abbvie INC. 4 $91.65
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $72.97
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $64.63
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 2 $48.04
Bioventus LLC 2 $37.97
Urgo Medical North America, LLC 2 $37.23
Illuminoss Medical, INC. 1 $30.47
Abbott Laboratories 1 $17.88
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $15.96
Avanos Medical 1 $15.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$507
Travel and Lodging
$406

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
427
Patients
255
Total drug cost
$4,625
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 105 69 $914
Celecoxib Generic 84 32 $1,382
Methocarbamol Generic 64 42 $324
Tramadol Hcl Generic 42 31 $115
Methylprednisolone Generic 36 34 $432
Gabapentin Generic 25 21 $216
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 14 $122
Cephalexin Generic 19 0 $111
Meloxicam Generic 16 12 $149
Diclofenac Potassium Generic 12 0 $858

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Gould's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Gould practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Cullman, AL.
Where does Dr. Stephen Gould practice?
Dr. Stephen Gould practices at 1938 Al Highway 157 Ste 101, Cullman, AL 350581819. Office phone: 2567355505.
What is Dr. Stephen Gould's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Gould's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063656858, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Gould accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Gould accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Gould commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.