Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout LEMAK
David G Lemak, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Birmingham, AL. David is a 1999 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 925 services to 306 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 971-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 210
Birmingham, AL 35242
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
925 services · 306 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
17 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
15 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
14 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
13 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
32 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
31 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
27 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
22 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 orthopedic 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 1999 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lemak's specialty?
Dr. Lemak is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lemak?
Dr. Lemak is listed at 4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 210, Birmingham, AL 35242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lemak?
The number on file is (205) 971-8000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lemak?
Dr. Lemak's National Provider Identifier is 1578530499. 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. Lemak's medical education?
Dr. Lemak attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lemak have?
Dr. Lemak has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lemak known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lemak performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope and shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of knee, 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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