Samuel Carstensen, M.D.
NPI 1679990592 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pelham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Carstensen, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pelham, AL (NPI 1679990592).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679990592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39231 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
765 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 | 199 | $81 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 100 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 68 | $29 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 53 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 51 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder Blade73010 | 49 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 187 | 109 |
| Meloxicam | 151 | 70 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 133 | 103 |
| Gabapentin | 114 | 97 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 90 | 86 |
| Celecoxib | 80 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 55 | 38 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 across 11 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
- 2014-03-28
- Last updated
- 2020-07-27
- Certified
- 2020-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Carstensen's NPI number?
- Samuel Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679990592, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Carstensen's specialty?
- Samuel Carstensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Carstensen located?
- Samuel Carstensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100, Pelham, AL 35124-1187.
- What is Samuel Carstensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Carstensen is (205) 621-3778.
- Does Samuel Carstensen accept Medicare?
- Samuel Carstensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Carstensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Carstensen's NPI (1679990592) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.