Physician Profile
Jose O. Ortega, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ortega
Jose O. Ortega, MD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in internal medicine. Jose trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Jose provided 9,419 services to 1,082 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 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) 939-3699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
805 SAINT VINCENTS DR SUITE 100
Birmingham, AL 35205
5406 Highway 280 Ste D106
Hoover, AL 35242
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive and evaluation
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Imaging referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,419 services · 1,082 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
181 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
99 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
158 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
77 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view | Imaging | 73020 |
49 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
40 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
24 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
21 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
16 | As often as other peers in Internal 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.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Ortega?
Dr. Ortega is an internist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ortega's address?
Dr. Ortega is listed at 805 Saint Vincents Dr Suite 100, 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. Ortega?
The number on file is (205) 939-3699. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ortega?
Dr. Ortega's National Provider Identifier is 1912974833. 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. Ortega train?
Dr. Ortega attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ortega have?
Dr. Ortega has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ortega perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ortega performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and 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. Ortega's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ortega. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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