Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Bassett, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Tuscaloosa, AL

  • NPI 1013991892
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 5.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1781 Commons North Loop
Tuscaloosa, AL 354063577
(205) 750-0447
fax (205) 750-0276

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 19, 2017
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #00018074
Medicaid
AL #051527770

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013991892. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,356
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$221,458
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 264 21 $1
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 164 114 $36
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 101 50 $189
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views 92 88 $36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 88 70 $83
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 77 75 $66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 69 69 $152
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 56 56 $713
72141 Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 49 49 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 39 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,999
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Innovasis Inc 5 $5,591.10
Curiteva, Inc. 1 $3,357.61
SPINEART USA INC 2 $219.44
Orthofix Medical, Inc. 7 $177.60
Stryker Corporation 1 $105.40
Providence Medical Technology, Inc. 2 $92.30
DJO, LLC 2 $90.11
Nanovis LLC 1 $89.91
PRECISION SPINE, INC. 1 $87.45
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $50.60
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $36.34
Nevro Corp. 1 $26.76
Carlsmed, Inc. 1 $22.47
Bioventus LLC 1 $20.74
Prime Surgical, LLC 1 $18.10

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$4,669
Royalty or License
$4,168
Food and Beverage
$1,162

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
234
Patients
179
Total drug cost
$54,936
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 140 111 $906
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 25 $204
Methocarbamol Generic 22 18 $130
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 12 $65
Methylprednisolone Generic 14 13 $153
Forteo (Teriparatide) Brand 12 0 $53,478

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Timothy Bassett's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Bassett practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Where does Dr. Timothy Bassett practice?
Dr. Timothy Bassett practices at 1781 Commons North Loop, Tuscaloosa, AL 354063577. Office phone: 2057500447.
What is Dr. Timothy Bassett's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Bassett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013991892, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Bassett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Bassett accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Bassett commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.