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Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD

(Dr. Gregory Gullung, MD)

(52 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

118 Mars Hill Road
Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 228-7600

Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD is an orthopedist in Hoover, AL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, ALABAMA ORTHOPEDIC SPINE AND SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES P C and CHAMPION SPORTS MEDICINE BIRMINGHAM, LLC.

Office Locations

Grandview Medical Center

118 Mars Hill Road
Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 228-7600

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Grandview Medical Center

1801 Gadsden Highway
Birmingham, AL 35235

(205) 831-2901

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

spine MRI

In 2023, Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD performed more spine MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

cervical fusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cervical fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2012 were rehabilitation, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
diagnostic evaluation	15
doctor visit	502
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	48
hospital care	29
injections	107
inpatient care	29
lower extremity surgery	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	78
nerve block	15
pain management	15
rehabilitation	191
spinal procedures	91
X-rays	148

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2013 were rehabilitation, X-rays, injections and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
decompression surgery	13
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	548
hip imaging	63
hospital care	26
injections	152
inpatient care	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	42
musculoskeletal imaging	105
nerve block	26
nerve procedures	13
pain management	26
pelvic imaging	24
rehabilitation	215
spinal procedures	140
X-rays	188

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	38
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	110
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	628
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	45
hospital care	23
injections	153
inpatient care	23
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	89
musculoskeletal imaging	132
nerve block	43
nerve procedures	34
pain management	43
spinal procedures	314
X-rays	255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	39
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	105
bone marrow tests	12
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	595
hip imaging	56
hospital care	17
injections	156
inpatient care	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	80
musculoskeletal imaging	121
neck surgery	17
nerve block	40
nerve procedures	62
pain management	63
spinal procedures	420
X-rays	319

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	64
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	85
bone marrow tests	20
decompression surgery	59
doctor visit	625
hospital care	16
injections	91
inpatient care	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	116
musculoskeletal imaging	55
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	59
pain management	26
spinal procedures	485
X-rays	321

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	30
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	64
bone marrow tests	24
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	471
hospital care	20
injections	68
inpatient care	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	120
musculoskeletal imaging	19
neck surgery	19
nerve procedures	79
pain management	28
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	498
X-rays	278

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	18
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	18
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	406
injections	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	93
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	55
pain management	21
spinal procedures	399
X-rays	210

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	14
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	18
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	333
injections	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	115
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	57
pain management	12
spinal procedures	370
X-rays	155

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	14
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	277
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	93
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	268
X-rays	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2021 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	294
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	119
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	275
X-rays	79

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	12
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL during 2022 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	173
implant surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	128
nerve procedures	38
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	12
spinal procedures	235
X-rays	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	11
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hoover, AL were spinal procedures, rehabilitation, X-rays and injections.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	77
bone marrow tests	18
decompression surgery	48
diagnostic evaluation	16
doctor visit	441
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	53
hospital care	21
implant surgery	12
injections	99
inpatient care	21
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
musculoskeletal imaging	85
neck surgery	18
nerve block	31
nerve procedures	48
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	12
pain management	29
pelvic imaging	24
rehabilitation	203
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	317
X-rays	190

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	251
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	73
85 and over	22
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Grandview Medical Center

ALABAMA ORTHOPEDIC SPINE AND SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES P C

CHAMPION SPORTS MEDICINE BIRMINGHAM, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hoover, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$29,662 Other - Miscellaneous $9,384	Solus ALIF $7,750	INVICTUS OPEN $7,375	IdentiTi $3,270	multiple $535	Other $1,349
Spineart USA Inc	$12,627 $12,627
Medtronic, Inc.	$857 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $791	Catalyft $66
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$335 Spinal Implant $335
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$269 $269
Other	$642 IBS $123	INTELLIS $46	Pediguard $39	spinal-stim $38	Algovita $32	Other $362

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$26,800
Travel and Lodging	$12,186
Food and Beverage	$5,407

Biography

Dr. Gregory Gullung is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Gullung is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama, Dr. Gullung attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Patient ratings for Dr. Gullung average 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung, MD From 2012 - 2022

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