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- Greenville location main office
5 S Lewis Plz Ste 200, Greenville, SC 29605 - Greenville location
180 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
About Dr. Posta
Based in Greenville, SC, Alan G. Posta, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Alan graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1990. Alan is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 18,941 services to 1,479 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1841388675 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (864) 234-7654
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 S LEWIS PLZ STE 200
Greenville, SC 29605
180 Halton Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,941 services · 1,479 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
301 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
56 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
666 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Greenville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alan G. Posta's specialty?
Alan G. Posta is an orthopedic surgeon in Greenville, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alan G. Posta?
Alan G. Posta is listed at 5 S Lewis Plz Ste 200, Greenville, SC 29605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alan G. Posta?
The number on file is (864) 234-7654. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alan G. Posta?
Alan G. Posta's National Provider Identifier is 1841388675. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alan G. Posta's education?
Alan G. Posta attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alan G. Posta have?
Alan G. Posta has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alan G. Posta known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan G. Posta performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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