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- 2700 10Th Ave S, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35205
About Dr. Adkison
Based in Birmingham, AL, David P. Adkison, MD is listed in the NPI registry under sports medicine. David graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1984. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,388 services to 363 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder. NPI 1396743779 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
- (205) 933-7838
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2700 10TH AVE S SUITE 200
Birmingham, AL 35205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Sports Medicine 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
Bone
Bone injuries
Chest and torso
Elbow & Arm
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and wrist
Hip & Thigh
- Groin Strain
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Muscle strain
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Sports Hernia
Joint injuries
Joint pain
Knee
Lower Leg
Muscle and tendon injuries
Nerve pain
Pediatric & Teen Sports
Shoulder
Shoulder injuries
Spine & Back
Sports health
Sprains and tears
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bracing and support
Consultations
Diagnostics
Exams & Clearance
Injections
Injections & Pain Relief
- Bursa Aspiration And Injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Fluid Drainage
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nerve Hydrodissection
- Trigger Point Injections
Injury management
Pain management
Performance & Assessment
Performance and testing
- DEXA Body Composition Scan
- Professional Bike Fitting
- Resting Metabolic Rate Test
- Running Form Coaching
Recovery therapy
Regenerative & Advanced Therapy
Regenerative medicine
Rehab & Recovery
- Active release technique
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Exercise Prescription
- Muscle Scraping
- Sports Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
Support & Bracing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,388 services · 363 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
71 | More than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Revision of total shoulder repair, total shoulder | Procedure | 23474 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,960 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
177 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
31 | As often as other peers in Sports Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
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.
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.
Other sports medicine doctors in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 11 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 2
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Adkison?
Dr. Adkison is a sports medicine doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Adkison's address?
Dr. Adkison is listed at 2700 10Th Ave S Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Adkison?
The number on file is (205) 933-7838. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Adkison?
Dr. Adkison's National Provider Identifier is 1396743779. 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 Dr. Adkison train?
Dr. Adkison attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Adkison have?
Dr. Adkison has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Adkison perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Adkison performs procedures including prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and revision of total shoulder repair, total shoulder; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Adkison's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Adkison. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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