David Lemak, MD
NPI 1578530499 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Lemak, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1578530499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578530499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23881 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
307 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 32 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 31 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 28 | $51 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 27 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 221 | 105 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 221 | 105 |
| Meloxicam | 78 | 41 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 71 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 14 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$172 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-01
- Last updated
- 2020-09-23
- Certified
- 2020-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Lemak's NPI number?
- David Lemak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578530499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Lemak's specialty?
- David Lemak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Lemak located?
- David Lemak's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 Highway 280 Ste 210, Birmingham, AL 35242-5186.
- What is David Lemak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Lemak is (205) 971-8000.
- Does David Lemak accept Medicare?
- David Lemak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Lemak's NPI active?
- Yes — David Lemak's NPI (1578530499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.