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Unclaimed ProfileAbout ALFORD
Based in Dothan, AL, David W. Alford, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. David graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1990. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 530 Medicare patients across 678 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (334) 793-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
678 services · 530 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
15 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
15 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
142 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
73 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
13 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
28 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
269 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
54 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
46 |
| Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass | Billing code | Q4038 |
23 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 8
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of short leg cast 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Alford specialize in?
Dr. Alford is an orthopedic surgeon in Dothan, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Alford located?
Dr. Alford is listed at 1500 ROSS CLARK CIR, Dothan, AL 36301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alford's phone number?
The number on file is (334) 793-2663. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alford's NPI number?
Dr. Alford's National Provider Identifier is 1982605366. 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. Alford go to medical school?
Dr. Alford attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Alford been practicing?
Dr. Alford has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Alford do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alford performs procedures including application of short leg cast and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 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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