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Physician

JOEL PICKETT, MD

Neurological Surgery

HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801
NPI: 1023019445

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Neurological Surgery

HUNTSVILLE, AL

HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL

256-386-4556

helenkeller.com

CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

256-429-4000

crestwoodmedcenter.com

UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE - HUNTSVILLE

256-964-6700

unitypsych.com/huntsville

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Common Procedures for Neurological Surgery

Spinal FusionLaminectomyCraniotomyBrain Tumor ResectionDeep Brain StimulationSpinal Cord Stimulator ImplantCarpal Tunnel ReleaseVP Shunt PlacementMicrodiscectomyStereotactic Radiosurgery

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
22551
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc
$4,051$1,482$1,18812
63047
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment
$2,415$831$65216
22845
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments
$1,619$609$48611
22853
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
$468$221$17729
61783
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
$406$197$15713
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
$234$201$14937
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
$212$165$10011
62284
Injection of contrast for imaging of lower spinal canal
$209$78$5735
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$191$157$12369
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$178$149$11379
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
$144$123$9644
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$136$115$8565
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$119$102$7798
99221
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes
$108$78$5319
20552
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles
$99$49$3916
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$96$83$62110
72110
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
$86$45$35220
72050
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
$83$46$35130
72100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
$62$36$2883
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
$59$52$3319
70250
X-ray of skull, 1-3 views
$57$32$2618
72040
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
$57$35$2540
72070
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views
$54$29$2232
74018
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
$48$27$2218
99231
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes
$43$43$33105
71045
X-ray of chest, 1 view
$40$24$1918
72020
X-ray of spine, 1 view
$37$22$1818

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