Physician Profile
Lawrence J. Lemak, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lemak
Lawrence J. Lemak, MD is a healthcare provider in Vestavia, AL specializing in orthopedic surgery. Lawrence trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1969. Lawrence is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Lawrence provided 447 services to 386 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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 Syndrome
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Broken Wrist
- Golfer's Elbow
- Pinched Nerve in Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
Foot and ankle
- Broken Ankle
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sprained Ankle
Hip
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Labral Tear
Shoulder
- Broken Collarbone
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress Fracture
Trauma and bone
- Broken Bone
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated Disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast Application
Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Scope
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Ankle Scope
- Bunion Surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Trigger Finger Surgery
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
- Broken Bone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
447 services · 386 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
14 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
13 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
12 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
11 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
121 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
54 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
27 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
19 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
72 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 22 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 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 Vestavia, 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 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. 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 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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.