Physician Profile
Edward U. Kissel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kissel
Edward U. Kissel, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Edward trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 1,148 Medicare patients across 5,438 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg.
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) 933-7838
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2700 10TH AVE S STE 200
Birmingham, AL 35205
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
5,438 services · 1,148 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
299 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
38 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
114 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
88 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
71 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view | Imaging | 73020 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
31 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
11 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
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 1983 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
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 Edward U. Kissel specialize in?
Edward U. Kissel 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 Edward U. Kissel located?
Edward U. Kissel is listed at 2700 10Th Ave S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Edward U. Kissel's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 933-7838. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Edward U. Kissel's NPI number?
Edward U. Kissel's National Provider Identifier is 1205834686. 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 Edward U. Kissel train?
Edward U. Kissel attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Edward U. Kissel been practicing?
Edward U. Kissel has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Edward U. Kissel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Edward U. Kissel performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of both knees while standing and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Edward U. Kissel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Edward U. Kissel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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