Active NPI 1043209513 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Duane Dickie Tippets , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Anniston, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Duane Tippets, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Anniston, AL. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1982, Dr. Tippets delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 731 LEIGHTON AVE.

Dr. Tippets accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

731 Leighton Ave
Suite 300

Anniston, AL 362075761

Telephone 2562364121

Fax 2562375254

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Anniston Orthopedics Associates Pa Facility NPI 1114916681

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Anniston, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +12.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Anniston, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tippets (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Anniston Specialty Average (31.8 Years) 31.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,346	270	$29.00	$0.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	702	206	$477.84	$65.76
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	300	61	$1100.00	$124.62
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	297	62	$32.00	$0.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	288	170	$155.00	$81.43
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	256	11	$0.22	$0.13
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	206	117	$294.00	$39.34
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	136	63	$22.00	$12.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	63	$220.00	$116.37
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	56	50	$180.00	$32.68
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	42	40	$139.00	$35.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$193.00	$100.63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	32	28	$141.00	$30.38
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	32	18	$144.00	$29.85
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	32	29	$138.00	$32.10
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	30	23	$307.00	$36.90
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	30	12	$28.00	$7.04
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	29	13	$144.00	$35.83
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	21	18	$133.00	$24.38
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	19	12	$184.00	$84.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	18	$125.00	$41.43
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	14	11	$323.00	$46.02
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$144.00	$31.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$287.00	$142.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,920	326	$8.00	$1.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	883	262	$105.11	$64.68
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	409	91	$256.00	$125.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	331	207	$88.00	$81.77
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	301	79	$7.00	$0.53
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	259	130	$96.80	$38.48
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	143	77	$22.00	$12.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	91	$125.00	$113.80
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	64	25	$8.18	$6.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	55	48	$105.15	$30.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	55	50	$107.73	$35.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$132.00	$96.44
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	51	47	$137.35	$33.77
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	40	26	$111.10	$30.78
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	19	$109.49	$36.62
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	35	25	$81.09	$43.43
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	33	26	$8.00	$7.03
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	29	27	$100.31	$25.22
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	29	28	$107.52	$31.79
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	26	25	$95.00	$29.76
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	24	24	$170.75	$32.80
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	15	$107.43	$49.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	21	$47.36	$42.11
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	14	$112.62	$33.15
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	16	$104.86	$33.15
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	17	12	$97.00	$88.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$193.00	$154.39
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	15	12	$64.07	$49.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	5,130	339	$8.00	$1.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	842	281	$104.02	$69.38
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	328	74	$7.00	$0.55
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	320	76	$257.60	$144.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	273	180	$78.36	$76.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	231	162	$106.82	$102.25
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	221	124	$90.36	$42.28
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	157	74	$22.00	$13.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	77	60	$102.00	$36.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	47	$99.00	$29.74
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	49	19	$8.18	$5.93
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	47	45	$131.00	$35.29
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	46	45	$161.00	$36.85
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	44	26	$103.00	$31.99
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	42	31	$79.38	$39.60
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	41	22	$8.00	$5.76
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	39	38	$95.00	$24.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$184.43	$157.16
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	34	$91.00	$27.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$127.19	$104.21
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	31	12	$103.00	$37.76
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	20	$105.00	$34.13
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	28	28	$101.00	$35.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	25	$45.00	$40.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$65.09	$53.16
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	21	15	$77.62	$46.80
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	20	13	$67.20	$48.44
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	15	$97.00	$33.78
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	18	11	$87.35	$86.26
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	16	14	$96.63	$47.22
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$6314.09	$1106.02
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$105.00	$27.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	5,413	387	$8.00	$1.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	980	318	$88.88	$62.92
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	402	91	$7.00	$0.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	333	221	$104.00	$101.93
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	279	71	$256.00	$136.43
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	262	155	$88.46	$42.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	178	128	$73.43	$71.29
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	175	91	$22.00	$13.10
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	84	34	$8.18	$6.63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	55	$99.00	$29.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$183.00	$159.09
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	58	54	$129.97	$36.34
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	57	34	$103.00	$31.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	56	48	$100.89	$36.62
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	50	36	$8.00	$5.04
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	44	43	$95.00	$25.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	37	$89.76	$30.12
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	39	31	$45.49	$39.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	36	$63.11	$52.79
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	35	22	$74.49	$36.94
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	29	14	$103.00	$37.25
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	28	28	$161.00	$37.52
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	26	16	$103.62	$33.84
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	25	24	$99.88	$35.06
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	24	17	$108.33	$87.05
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	24	13	$86.14	$86.14
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$97.00	$33.53
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	16	13	$59.50	$46.75
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	13	$72.06	$40.39
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	15	12	$82.80	$81.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$125.00	$107.44
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	12	11	$84.42	$43.56
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$6101.00	$1158.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	5,743	431	$8.00	$1.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,059	345	$87.41	$60.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	405	265	$62.25	$42.36
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	364	100	$7.00	$0.57
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	308	84	$256.00	$134.08
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	243	155	$86.53	$45.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	179	$76.04	$69.90
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	176	100	$22.00	$12.98
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	174	65	$8.18	$6.76
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	94	79	$98.55	$34.67
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	90	61	$8.00	$5.91
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	75	71	$126.76	$34.53
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	65	41	$73.45	$38.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$120.82	$99.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	55	$108.19	$97.43
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	53	53	$93.53	$25.63
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	52	41	$80.00	$19.66
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	52	47	$87.46	$29.45
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	47	37	$101.47	$28.05
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	45	23	$101.36	$35.51
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	45	43	$97.36	$34.22
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	44	36	$43.16	$39.64
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	39	21	$86.14	$81.56
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	34	$99.00	$29.60
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	28	28	$158.14	$31.63
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	17	$101.37	$30.81
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	25	15	$115.20	$89.81
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	22	12	$60.82	$41.42
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	22	14	$70.73	$36.89
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	19	15	$91.16	$39.67
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	18	11	$979.00	$740.79
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$96.00	$31.98
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies	16	16	$228.15	$206.31
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	12	12	$31.17	$29.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$5969.91	$1305.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	7,007	473	$8.00	$1.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,263	378	$83.34	$57.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	517	311	$60.47	$41.09
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	377	104	$256.00	$191.45
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	368	108	$7.00	$0.51
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	303	179	$84.55	$43.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	243	207	$70.14	$68.02
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	177	109	$21.18	$15.04
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	156	68	$8.18	$6.62
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	117	89	$92.04	$32.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	80	$91.90	$88.21
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	87	70	$8.00	$6.14
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	79	54	$70.31	$33.80
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	52	23	$96.40	$32.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$119.28	$97.37
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	50	44	$119.09	$32.46
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	44	42	$91.38	$31.59
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	37	26	$94.14	$29.24
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	35	26	$95.24	$28.15
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	34	32	$87.13	$28.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	32	22	$39.56	$37.82
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	32	32	$87.07	$68.10
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	31	25	$74.58	$20.25
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	31	20	$56.38	$36.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	31	26	$81.93	$28.16
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	28	22	$30.21	$26.90
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	27	27	$148.20	$33.49
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	26	17	$111.15	$84.77
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	26	17	$80.33	$34.67
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	17	$69.41	$40.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	20	$92.44	$27.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$5622.22	$1088.06
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$154.70	$43.56
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	12	11	$66.06	$64.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	7,202	512	$7.86	$1.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,280	410	$81.92	$57.69
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	591	139	$6.90	$0.56
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	403	110	$256.00	$142.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	378	257	$59.99	$40.42
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	328	192	$82.98	$40.46
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	232	92	$8.11	$7.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	225	195	$68.00	$66.62
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	181	112	$21.00	$18.61
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	123	90	$7.90	$6.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	81	$100.23	$98.02
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	88	80	$90.66	$32.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	76	$114.00	$99.70
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	71	48	$66.54	$33.72
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	55	52	$89.94	$30.25
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	46	41	$116.91	$31.79
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	24	$38.00	$37.39
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	32	18	$93.53	$31.62
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	31	24	$80.95	$28.09
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	31	24	$69.24	$39.00
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	30	25	$72.00	$20.79
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	30	25	$78.51	$32.80
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	24	$93.53	$28.44
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	28	24	$30.00	$27.24
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	28	19	$54.91	$50.42
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	28	28	$145.69	$31.04
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$83.00	$69.35
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	23	19	$109.78	$87.32
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	16	$98.37	$26.54
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	21	$5601.49	$1255.76
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	18	$86.35	$28.77
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$88.14	$28.79
26055 Incision of tendon covering	15	11	$764.51	$236.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	11	$91.75	$26.59
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	14	14	$150.00	$74.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$166.00	$153.06
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	13	11	$110.48	$58.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	5,560	413	$5.01	$1.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,003	340	$82.96	$55.91
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	394	106	$256.00	$146.55
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	304	59	$5.08	$0.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	294	229	$68.00	$66.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	259	194	$60.00	$39.85
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	193	121	$80.07	$39.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	91	$100.23	$96.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	77	65	$90.66	$31.13
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	74	52	$150.00	$70.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$114.00	$97.68
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	64	43	$71.74	$35.48
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	58	55	$116.91	$31.15
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	50	42	$21.00	$19.85
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	48	38	$73.60	$38.42
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	43	24	$93.53	$25.97
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	43	27	$93.53	$26.14
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	37	16	$7.00	$6.90
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	36	18	$93.53	$31.79
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	34	34	$89.94	$28.92
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	33	22	$106.73	$57.97
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	32	21	$6.00	$5.73
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	29	29	$145.69	$32.07
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	28	27	$86.35	$28.67
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	25	23	$72.00	$20.75
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	24	15	$78.81	$28.12
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	21	17	$80.95	$27.68
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$83.00	$67.52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	18	$38.00	$35.58
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	16	13	$56.80	$48.39
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	16	16	$30.00	$26.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$166.00	$152.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-28

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL MD.14829

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 00014829

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000088100 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield

051088100 (AL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Duane Tippets , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Physical Therapist

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. John Payne , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1164411351

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Wiedmer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1225027790

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

William Prince , MSPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1275562654

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Dr. Gordon Hardy , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1316936883

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2023

Registered at 731 LEIGHTON AVE STE 300, ANNISTON, AL 362075762 (Tel: 2562364121)

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NPI Profile Active June 04, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2014

Registered at 731 LEIGHTON AVE, SUITE 300, ANNISTON, AL 362075761 (Tel: 2562364121)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 1765, ANNISTON, AL 362021765 (Tel: 2562364121)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 04, 2014

Recorded as DUANE TIPPETS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 04, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #00014829 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 18, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043209513

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 18, 2005

Last Update: April 28, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

731 Leighton Ave Ste 300

Anniston, AL 362075762

Phone: 2562364121

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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