Douglas Pahl, M.D.
NPI 1841257136 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841257136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.28824 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,756 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 372 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 346 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 223 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 207 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 147 | $149 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 4-5 Views72050 | 91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 485 | 226 |
| Gabapentin | 331 | 100 |
| Pregabalin | 261 | 105 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 260 | 85 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 171 | 110 |
| Methylprednisolone | 154 | 141 |
| Meloxicam | 63 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$694 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 161 E University DrAuburn, AL 36832-5889Phone: (334) 826-2090Fax: (334) 821-3191
- 512 N Shady LnDothan, AL 36303-2991Phone: (334) 699-5747Fax: (334) 699-5750
- 100 N Macon StMacon, GA 31210-6563Phone: (478) 200-6970Fax: (478) 216-5976
- 4340 Kings WayValdosta, GA 31602-6921Phone: (229) 333-9736Fax: (229) 333-0225
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-28
- Last updated
- 2020-11-20
- Certified
- 2020-11-20
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.