Market
Auburn-Opelika, AL
Specialties
Counties
Billing organizations
ACOs
10-Year Market Trend
| Year | Physicians | Billing Orgs | ACOs | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 214 | 107 | 15 | 14,264 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 226 | 113 | 16 | 15,009 | +5.6% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 237 | 117 | 17 | 15,889 | +4.9% | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 240 | 115 | 17 | 16,836 | +1.3% | +6% |
| 2018 | 260 | 121 | 19 | 17,739 | +8.3% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 279 | 124 | 21 | 18,696 | +7.3% | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 305 | 128 | 21 | 19,710 | +9.3% | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 338 | 138 | 24 | 21,132 | +10.8% | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 362 | 139 | 23 | 22,160 | +7.1% | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 391 | 147 | 21 | 26,897 | +8% | +21.4% |
| 2024 | 422 | 144 | 20 | 27,988 | +7.9% | +4.1% |
Top Counties
Top Specialties
| Specialty | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse practitioner | 125 | 20.8% |
| Internal medicine | 49 | 8.2% |
| Physical therapist (private practice) | 45 | 7.5% |
| Family practice | 36 | 6% |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | 28 | 4.7% |
| Physician assistant | 24 | 4% |
| Mass Immunization Roster Billers | 20 | 3.3% |
| Emergency medicine | 20 | 3.3% |
| Chiropractic | 18 | 3% |
| Optometrist | 16 | 2.7% |
Top Billing Organizations
| Billing Org NPI | Org Name | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1073685483 | THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY | 83 | 13.8% |
| 1245201771 | ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES OF EAST ALABAMA LLC | 46 | 7.7% |
| 1225108715 | INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES P.C. | 35 | 5.8% |
| 1104193069 | EAST ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR, LLC | 17 | 2.8% |
| 1114573995 | REHABWORKS LLC | 17 | 2.8% |
| 1013126937 | AUBURN PEDIATRIC AND ADULT MEDICINE, L.L.C. | 17 | 2.8% |
| 1497706220 | THE ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC, P.C. | 13 | 2.2% |
| 1356494298 | EAST ALABAMA PHYSICIANS, LLC | 10 | 1.7% |
| 1033170238 | LEE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, PC | 9 | 1.5% |
| 1235316753 | AUBURN UNIVERSITY | 9 | 1.5% |
Top ACOs
| ACO ID | ACO Name | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4894 | Aledade 79 AL MSSP Enhanced | 33 | 5.5% |
| A3047 | Aledade A3047 MS MSSP Enhanced | 19 | 3.2% |
| A3738 | Alabama Physician Network, LLC | 11 | 1.8% |
| A4771 | Emory Healthcare Network Advantage | 10 | 1.7% |
| D0015 | Rancho Health Management, LLC | 10 | 1.7% |
| A1001 | PBACO Holding, LLC | 10 | 1.7% |
| A5403 | Main Street Rural Health Sycamore ACO LLC | 7 | 1.2% |
| A5206 | Aledade 93 National MSSP Enhanced | 6 | 1% |
| A4803 | WellStar Clinical Partners Medicare ACO, LLC | 5 | 0.8% |
| D0036 | Complete Health Accountable Care LLC | 4 | 0.7% |
Top Physicians by Billing Paid Amount
| Physician | NPI | Specialty | Billing Paid Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee T Wimberly, MD | 1033142054 | Internal medicine | $3,092,685.99 |
| Jose Agustin Leon, M.D. | 1437388907 | Rheumatology | $1,010,360.04 |
| Christopher Denman Adams, M.D. | 1720039175 | Rheumatology | $1,001,715.22 |
| Adahli E Massey, MD | 1295825461 | Rheumatology | $930,914.40 |
| Kevin Tyler Nash, MD, PHD | 1326201856 | Dermatology | $535,446.60 |
| Ram R Peddada, M.D., D.SC. | 1568471803 | Ophthalmology | $515,759.88 |
| Michael Lamont Aikens, MD | 1427014844 | Internal medicine | $441,715.02 |
| John Winchester Tole, D.O. | 1568671584 | Allergy/immunology | $345,931.71 |
| Stephanie Wei Lai, MD | 1275195901 | Dermatology | $344,541.78 |
| David G Holmes, MD | 1467489286 | Cardiology | $344,480.17 |
| John W Mitchell, MD | 1417975186 | Internal medicine | $338,000.64 |
| Rishi R Rajan, M.D. | 1982706776 | Urology | $295,281.54 |
| Donald W Rhodes, MD | 1295770345 | Interventional radiology | $290,857.23 |
| Anil Rajendra, M.D. | 1376740589 | Cardiac Electrophysiology | $268,652.09 |
| Bantwal Suresh Baliga, M.D. | 1992847669 | Endocrinology | $265,704.68 |
| John Alvin Stewart, M.D. | 1265423313 | Dermatology | $264,508.16 |
| Todd Michael Sheils, M.D. | 1174575070 | Orthopedic surgery | $251,760.62 |
| Keith Lyle Fuller, D.O. | 1730125527 | Family practice | $246,263.00 |
| Frazier Kavanuagh Jones, M.D. | 1962454520 | Orthopedic surgery | $217,487.30 |
| David Randall Willis, D.O. | 1710901970 | Family practice | $216,123.59 |
| Bradley Wilson Peden, M.D. | 1629464169 | Cardiology | $204,573.78 |
| Gregory John Sepanski, MD | 1295748614 | Ophthalmology | $199,062.76 |
| Sunil Kumar Sharma, MD | 1376604272 | Family practice | $196,971.96 |
| John A Abrams, M.D. | 1891835294 | Internal medicine | $193,334.21 |
| Allen W Lazenby, MD | 1912937210 | General surgery | $177,036.33 |
| Adam Craig Dooley, M.D. | 1366767261 | Orthopedic surgery | $154,474.18 |
| Justin D. Campbell, M.D. | 1427237080 | Internal medicine | $154,017.04 |
| Trenton J. Wilson, M.D. | 1093918088 | Orthopedic surgery | $152,832.75 |
| Michael Gunter, M.D. | 1780765669 | Internal medicine | $149,683.62 |
| Jeffrey L Weeks, M. D. | 1962613984 | Ophthalmology | $147,531.42 |
| James Kevin Royal, DR. | 1790872174 | Internal medicine | $146,570.74 |
| William O'Neal Griffin, MD | 1336646892 | Internal medicine | $143,550.78 |
| Ryan Christopher Palmer, MD | 1063647345 | Orthopedic surgery | $138,040.01 |
| John F Cabelka, MD | 1467452532 | Radiation oncology | $136,278.80 |
| Rekha Lall, MD | 1225083173 | Internal medicine | $135,270.77 |
| James Christian Coleman, M.D., MPA | 1699061291 | Family practice | $134,661.39 |
| Stephen Hamilton, MD | 1083678577 | Ophthalmology | $133,899.77 |
| Patrick Scott Reames, D.O. | 1346544152 | Interventional Cardiology | $131,702.25 |
| James Luke Ellenburg, M.D. | 1205290087 | Urology | $125,870.80 |
| Nathan Lee Mendoza | 1417343807 | Urology | $125,447.36 |
| Rona Beth Holmes, MD | 1316974090 | Dermatology | $124,592.66 |
| Jason A Hoover, M.D. | 1225215486 | Diagnostic Radiology | $124,103.08 |
| Ivan Rafael Rohena-Quinquilla, MD | 1033371596 | Diagnostic Radiology | $121,252.67 |
| John S Thomas, MD | 1558393470 | General surgery | $118,934.26 |
| Hiren K Patel, M.D. | 1568481661 | Family practice | $116,309.36 |
| Christopher Taylor Smith, DO | 1013438977 | Cardiology | $116,167.57 |
| Gary F Leung, MD | 1679545438 | Diagnostic Radiology | $115,335.20 |
| Jonathan Moore | 1215433248 | Diagnostic Radiology | $114,554.49 |
| Linda Marie Dansby, MD | 1972518546 | Nephrology | $113,389.31 |
| Wesley Stites Whatley, MD | 1740214626 | Otolaryngology | $112,179.85 |
Cross-Market Comparison by Physician County Footprint
Nearby markets based on the counties represented by physician rows in this market, weighted by physician count.
| Market | State | Distance | Physicians | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | AL | Current | 601 | 27,988 | +7.9% | +4.1% |
| Columbus, GA-AL | AL | 24 mi | 91 | 311,834 | +10.5% | +3.5% |
| Montgomery, AL | AL | 56 mi | 1,384 | 63,275 | +7.8% | +2.6% |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | AL | 85 mi | 446 | 21,156 | +6.4% | +1% |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | GA | 98 mi | 1,167 | 40,983 | +8.8% | +1.7% |
Cross-Market Comparison by Official CBSA Geography
Nearby markets based on the official county composition of each CBSA or metropolitan division.
| Market | State | Distance | Physicians | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | AL | Current | 601 | 27,988 | +7.9% | +4.1% |
| Columbus, GA-AL | GA | 42 mi | 1,144 | 311,834 | +9.6% | +3.5% |
| Montgomery, AL | AL | 53 mi | 1,384 | 63,275 | +7.8% | +2.6% |
| Dothan, AL | AL | 86 mi | 848 | 29,860 | +5.8% | +1.8% |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | AL | 90 mi | 446 | 21,156 | +6.4% | +1% |
Alabama Healthcare Context
Total Physicians in Alabama21,503
Share of Alabama Physicians2.8%
Total Markets in Alabama13
Rank in Alabama by Physicians#9 of 13
Auburn-Opelika, AL accounts for 2.8% of physicians represented in Alabama's market directory.
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