Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Samuel Carstensen, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Pelham, AL
- NPI 1679990592
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.7 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100
Pelham, AL 351241187
(205) 621-3778
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 27, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #39231
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679990592. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,696
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,891
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7329 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 1,750 | 20 | $9 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 207 | 110 | $84 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 172 | 58 | $6 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 107 | 59 | $66 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 75 | 43 | $30 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 54 | 54 | $102 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 44 | 35 | $43 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 40 | 24 | $42 | |
73010 |
X-ray of shoulder blade | 35 | 33 | $20 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 34 | 32 | $115 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Pelham Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$385
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $141.37 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 4 | $113.20 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $49.81 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $38.67 | |
| Djo, LLC | 1 | $16.78 | |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | 1 | $14.81 | |
| Sonex Health, INC. | 1 | $10.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
799
Patients
498
Total drug cost
$14,180
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 172 | 81 | $1,096 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 161 | 87 | $1,523 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 138 | 103 | $818 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 113 | 101 | $1,699 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 59 | 39 | $135 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 48 | 27 | $266 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 25 | 0 | $467 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 22 | 17 | $101 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 21 | 18 | $119 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 14 | 12 | $104 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Samuel Carstensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel Carstensen practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Pelham, AL.
Where does Dr. Samuel Carstensen practice?
Dr. Samuel Carstensen practices at 120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100, Pelham, AL 351241187. Office phone: 2056213778.
What is Dr. Samuel Carstensen's NPI?
Dr. Samuel Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679990592, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel Carstensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samuel Carstensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samuel Carstensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7329); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.