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Orthopedic Surgery

Julian Carlo, MD

Works at hospitals in Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Julian Carlo, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1021 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Phone: (205) 421-4803. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Julian Carlo had 195 Original Medicare patients and 3,086 services. NPI 1598927881. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1021 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (205) 421‑4803
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Grandview Medical Center
  • Group practice: Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Julian Carlo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Julian Carlo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julian Carlo accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Julian Carlo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 3,086 services for Julian Carlo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Julian Carlo's NPI number?
1598927881. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Julian Carlo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients195
Services billed to Medicare3,086
Different services or procedures89
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,202 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services
  3. X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)106 services
  4. X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)66 services
  5. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)63 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis67%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Depression29%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Julian Carlo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julian Carlo at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Julian Carlo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Julian Carlo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, LLC176 clinicians in the group
  • Affinity Physician Services, LLC92 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Vestavia Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vestavia Hills, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Champion Sports Medicine Birmingham, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598927881
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians