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Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD

(Dr. Joseph Buck Luttrell, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1989)

985 9th Avenue Sw Suite 307
Bessemer, AL 35022

(205) 481-7384

Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD is affiliated with MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM.

Office Locations

985 9th Avenue Sw Suite 307
Bessemer, AL 35022

(205) 481-7384

(205) 481-7389

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

inpatient care

In 2023, Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD had a list price for inpatient care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD had a list price for hospital care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	38
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	48
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	351
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	351
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	213

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	34
diagnostic procedures	229
doctor visit	69
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	338
hospital care	416
inpatient care	416
minimally invasive procedures	338
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	229

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	54
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	38
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	47
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	355
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345
minimally invasive procedures	355
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	239

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	47
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
balloon dilation	42
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	67
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	390
hospital care	375
inpatient care	375
minimally invasive procedures	390
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	120
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	32
diagnostic procedures	302
doctor visit	88
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	430
hospital care	470
injections	11
inpatient care	470
minimally invasive procedures	430
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	302

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	52
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	28
diagnostic procedures	214
doctor visit	47
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	269
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
minimally invasive procedures	269
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	214

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	34
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
balloon dilation	34
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	15
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	338
hospital care	321
injections	15
inpatient care	321
minimally invasive procedures	338
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	32
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	31
diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	13
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	281
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351
minimally invasive procedures	281
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	197

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	38
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	136
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	241
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	241
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	189

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	16
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	37
diagnostic procedures	207
doctor visit	74
esophageal dilation	37
gastrointestinal procedures	288
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	288
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	207

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	13
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	31
diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	23
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	264
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	190

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bessemer, AL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	14
balloon dilation	34
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	224
doctor visit	57
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	322
hospital care	286
injections	13
inpatient care	286
minimally invasive procedures	322
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	224

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	262
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	36
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1989. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1989)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$2,327 Humira $1,411	Mavyret $237	Viekira $105	Lupron $82	$492
AbbVie Inc.	$1,312 Skyrizi $449	Humira $287	Mavyret $263	Rinvoq $160	Creon $127	Other $26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$846 XIFAXAN $462	Trulance $189	Uceris $96	$99
Gilead Sciences Inc	$783 Harvoni $237	Epclusa $114	$432
Pfizer Inc.	$653 XELJANZ $586	VELSIPITY $38	INFLECTRA $30
Other	$2,889 ENTYVIO $352	OLYSIO $315	Reltone 400 mg $207	SIMPONI $200	ZENPEP $149	Other $1,666

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,709
Gift	$100

Biography

Dr. Joseph Luttrell practices adult gastroenterology in Bessemer, AL. Dr. Luttrell attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph B. Luttrell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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