Physician Profile
Benton A. Emblom, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Emblom
Based in Birmingham, AL, Benton A. Emblom, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Benton graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Benton cared for 505 Medicare patients across 672 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (205) 939-3699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
805 SAINT VINCENTS DR SUITE 100
Birmingham, AL 35205
5406 Highway 280 Ste D106
Hoover, AL 35242
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
672 services · 505 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
24 | |
| Other procedure on joint using an endoscope | Procedure | 29999 |
17 | |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
14 | |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
11 | |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
100 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
44 | |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
40 |
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Emblom's specialty?
Dr. Emblom is an orthopaedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Emblom?
Dr. Emblom is listed at 805 Saint Vincents Dr Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Emblom?
The number on file is (205) 939-3699. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Emblom's NPI number?
Dr. Emblom's National Provider Identifier is 1588873350. 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 Dr. Emblom's medical education?
Dr. Emblom attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Emblom been practicing?
Dr. Emblom has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Emblom known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Emblom performs procedures including replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and other procedure on joint using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hip, 2-3 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
Has Dr. Emblom confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Emblom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.