Physician Profile
Samuel E. Carstensen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carstensen
Samuel E. Carstensen, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Pelham, AL. Samuel is a 2014 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Samuel is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Samuel cared for 576 Medicare patients across 2,217 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679990592.
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) 621-3778
- Email not available
Practice Locations
120 CAHABA VALLEY PKWY STE 100
Pelham, AL 35124
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
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
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
2,217 services · 576 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
100 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
68 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
51 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
49 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
47 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
21 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7329 |
1,275 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic 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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 7
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 is Samuel E. Carstensen's specialty?
Samuel E. Carstensen is an orthopedic surgeon in Pelham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Samuel E. Carstensen?
Samuel E. Carstensen is listed at 120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100, Pelham, AL 35124. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Samuel E. Carstensen?
The number on file is (205) 621-3778. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Samuel E. Carstensen's NPI number?
Samuel E. Carstensen's National Provider Identifier is 1679990592. 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 Samuel E. Carstensen's education?
Samuel E. Carstensen attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Samuel E. Carstensen been practicing?
Samuel E. Carstensen has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Samuel E. Carstensen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Samuel E. Carstensen performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Samuel E. Carstensen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Samuel E. Carstensen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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