2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Trauma Physician NPI 1356518617
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CLAY SPITLER

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
155
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician avg: 160
Industry payments
$11.6K
54 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CLAY SPITLER is a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 155 claims across 76 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $11.6K across 54 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CLAY SPITLER filed 155 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CLAY SPITLER practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CLAY SPITLER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2008

NPI 1356518617

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician

Niche

715 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

155 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 160

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Trauma Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician share within Alabama

1. Orthopaedic Trauma Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Trauma Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Trauma Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CLAY SPITLER is a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1356518617. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CLAY SPITLER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider at 2000 6TH AVE S FL 3, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 801-8630. NPI 1356518617 was issued on 05/14/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SPITLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 155 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 715 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 160 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2000 6TH AVE S FL 3
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1356518617
Specialty Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/14/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLAY SPITLER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CLAY SPITLER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$11.6K

Largest payer

Medical Device Business Services, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

155
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
155
Total Day Supply
2,145
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
89 (57.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.11
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 31, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
60
Gabapentin
21
Methocarbamol
16
Tramadol Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Overview

How CLAY SPITLER fits within the Orthopaedic Trauma Physician landscape nationally.

715
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
160
Avg Claims per Provider

CLAY SPITLER's 155 claims are below the specialty average of 160.

Nearby Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SPITLER.

Compare Orthopaedic Trauma Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLAY SPITLER's specialty?
CLAY SPITLER specializes in Orthopaedic Trauma Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does CLAY SPITLER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLAY SPITLER wrote 155 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is CLAY SPITLER located?
CLAY SPITLER is located at 2000 6TH AVE S FL 3, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 801-8630.
What is CLAY SPITLER's NPI number?
CLAY SPITLER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356518617, issued on 05/14/2008.
Does CLAY SPITLER prescribe opioids?
Yes, CLAY SPITLER had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Trauma Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 715 Orthopaedic Trauma Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider writes 160 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLAY SPITLER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLAY SPITLER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLAY SPITLER accept Medicare?
CLAY SPITLER appears in CMS Medicare data with 155 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLAY SPITLER's credentials?
CLAY SPITLER's NPI is 1356518617. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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