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- 5018 Cahaba River Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243
About Dr. Lemak
Lawrence J. Lemak, MD is a healthcare provider in Vestavia, AL specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Lawrence trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1969. Medicare claims data shows Lawrence provided 447 services to 386 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1851368757.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 397-5200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5018 CAHABA RIVER RD
Vestavia, AL 35243
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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
447 services · 386 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
14 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
121 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
54 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
72 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 20 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 1969 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lemak's specialty?
Dr. Lemak is an orthopaedic surgeon in Vestavia, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lemak?
Dr. Lemak is listed at 5018 Cahaba River Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243. 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) 397-5200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lemak?
Dr. Lemak's National Provider Identifier is 1851368757. 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 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lemak have?
Dr. Lemak has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, 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 removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope, 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, 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. Lemak's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lemak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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