Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Elmlinger, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Legal Medicine · Glasgow, KY

  • NPI 1821159849
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 54.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
106 Columns Plaza Dr
Glasgow, KY 421418068
(270) 651-9390
fax (270) 651-1406

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 1, 2023
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #44410 · Kentucky #TP797
Medicaid
KY #7100170160

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821159849. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,100
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,362
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 270 149 $48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 263 181 $64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 256 176 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 77 77 $129
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 62 62 $82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 42 17 $7
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 35 34 $124
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 24 22 $35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 23 18 $33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 19 19 $1,210

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 395. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,214
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 12 $1,056.08
Amgen Inc. 3 $41.78
Stryker Corporation 1 $37.19
Bone Support Inc. 1 $34.53
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $17.20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $14.11
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $13.43

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$731
Food and Beverage
$483

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
954
Patients
454
Total drug cost
$98,851
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 220 117 $1,741
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 152 51 $2,394
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 139 64 $1,973
Meloxicam Generic 100 54 $393
Tramadol Hcl Generic 74 39 $226
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 63 28 $645
Methylprednisolone Generic 59 52 $491
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 41 25 $176
Gabapentin Generic 27 12 $109
Celecoxib Generic 26 0 $1,932

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Elmlinger's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Elmlinger practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Glasgow, KY.
Where does Dr. Brian Elmlinger practice?
Dr. Brian Elmlinger practices at 106 Columns Plaza Dr, Glasgow, KY 421418068. Office phone: 2706519390.
What is Dr. Brian Elmlinger's NPI?
Dr. Brian Elmlinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821159849, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Elmlinger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Elmlinger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Elmlinger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.