Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Pickett, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1023019445
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.7 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
201 Governors Drive 1St Floor
Huntsville, AL 358014317
(256) 533-1600
fax (256) 539-0856 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2705
Huntsville, AL 358042705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 26, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #16929
- Medicaid
- AL #000088423
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023019445. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,365
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$144,129
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 220 | 215 | $45 | |
72050 |
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 130 | 126 | $46 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 110 | 105 | $83 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 105 | 46 | $43 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 98 | 98 | $102 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 83 | 45 | $36 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 79 | 79 | $149 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 69 | 64 | $157 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 65 | 61 | $115 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 44 | 44 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,859
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curiteva, Inc. | 1 | $1,631.30 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, Inc. | 3 | $144.46 | |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | 1 | $37.77 | |
| Prime Surgical, LLC | 1 | $29.44 | |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 1 | $16.41 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
500
Patients
333
Total drug cost
$4,445
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 157 | 90 | $1,325 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 102 | 58 | $523 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 81 | 74 | $885 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 64 | 52 | $751 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 58 | 34 | $795 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 15 | 14 | $13 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $117 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Pickett's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Pickett practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Joel Pickett practice?
Dr. Joel Pickett practices at 201 Governors Drive 1St Floor, Huntsville, AL 358014317. Office phone: 2565331600.
What is Dr. Joel Pickett's NPI?
Dr. Joel Pickett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023019445, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Pickett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Pickett accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Pickett commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (HCPCS 72050); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.