Physician Profile
Charlie J. Talbert, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Talbert
Based in Birmingham, AL, Charlie J. Talbert, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Charlie graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979. Charlie is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Charlie cared for 761 Medicare patients across 2,235 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 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 lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views.
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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) 985-4111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY SUITE 202
Birmingham, AL 35244
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
2,235 services · 761 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
140 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
39 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
38 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
21 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic 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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Tulane University School of Medicine 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 AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Charlie J. Talbert specialize in?
Charlie J. Talbert 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 is Charlie J. Talbert located?
Charlie J. Talbert is listed at 4517 Southlake Pkwy Suite 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Charlie J. Talbert's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 985-4111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Charlie J. Talbert's NPI number?
Charlie J. Talbert's National Provider Identifier is 1629026158. 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
Where did Charlie J. Talbert train?
Charlie J. Talbert attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Charlie J. Talbert been practicing?
Charlie J. Talbert has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Charlie J. Talbert do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Charlie J. Talbert performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment and computer-assisted spinal procedure; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charlie J. Talbert confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charlie J. Talbert. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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