Active NPI 1861545766 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ryan Michael Kretzer , MD

Neurological Surgery • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ryan Kretzer, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Kretzer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6567 E CARONDELET DR.

Dr. Kretzer is affiliated with Tucson Physician Group Holdings Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, fusion of additional segment of spine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6567 E Carondelet Dr
Suite 305

Tucson, AZ 857106152

Telephone 5208818400

Fax 5208816563

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southwest Heart Group Llc Facility NPI 1093810707

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -3.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.1 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

48 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (209 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kretzer (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Tucson Specialty Average (25.1 Years) 25.1 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
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	99	78	$401.00	$173.11
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	92	92	$573.00	$210.52
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	74	36	$1118.00	$361.72
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	56	53	$711.00	$212.46
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	34	34	$4506.00	$1451.08
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	33	33	$2181.00	$665.31
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	30	30	$3128.00	$532.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$380.00	$125.72
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	16	16	$3362.00	$724.63
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$2172.00	$670.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	121	41	$1118.00	$378.30
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	94	78	$401.00	$173.58
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	83	83	$573.00	$210.05
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	50	48	$711.00	$216.86
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	39	38	$2181.00	$695.90
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	30	29	$4506.00	$1481.78
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	26	26	$3128.00	$587.76
22325 Open treatment of broken and/or dislocated lower spine bones	19	18	$4085.00	$727.46
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	18	18	$3362.00	$755.79
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	16	14	$782.00	$236.01
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	16	14	$605.00	$205.24
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach	16	15	$3661.00	$918.00
22843 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments	12	12	$2334.00	$797.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$380.00	$128.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	130	47	$1060.49	$365.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	94	76	$376.49	$176.17
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	77	77	$538.35	$217.45
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	59	59	$676.22	$223.00
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	41	40	$2079.73	$746.72
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	36	35	$4287.83	$1482.72
22325 Open treatment of broken and/or dislocated lower spine bones	23	23	$3944.13	$732.86
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	19	19	$2932.21	$660.14
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	17	12	$749.18	$252.09
22843 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments	16	16	$2218.38	$749.67
63056 Release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves	13	13	$4071.38	$789.52
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach	13	13	$3437.92	$856.40
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	12	12	$3206.25	$587.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	135	48	$1029.00	$380.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	67	$274.00	$126.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$419.00	$163.16
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	50	48	$654.00	$221.31
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	41	40	$2008.00	$724.57
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	39	38	$4149.00	$1473.90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	31	$369.00	$178.31
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	25	25	$2880.00	$572.60
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	22	15	$720.00	$255.36
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$527.00	$209.17
22325 Open treatment of broken and/or dislocated lower spine bones	18	16	$3761.00	$695.13
22843 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments	14	13	$2149.00	$806.02
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	13	13	$3095.00	$783.85
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	12	11	$4922.00	$1756.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	129	46	$1029.00	$378.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	102	$274.00	$101.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	115	115	$419.00	$151.15
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	49	49	$654.00	$224.21
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	40	39	$2008.00	$738.47
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	32	32	$2880.00	$644.26
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	30	30	$4149.00	$1506.17
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	23	15	$720.00	$239.56
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	23	22	$111.48	$89.14
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	18	13	$557.00	$203.55
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	16	16	$3095.00	$715.05
63056 Release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves	14	14	$3891.00	$816.80
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach	13	13	$3371.00	$904.80
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	11	11	$4922.00	$1650.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	120	40	$1029.00	$390.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	95	$274.00	$106.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$419.00	$161.08
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	44	44	$654.00	$231.88
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	34	34	$2008.00	$763.83
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	33	25	$720.00	$255.45
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	29	29	$4149.00	$1471.41
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	20	20	$2880.00	$701.79
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	17	17	$4922.00	$1748.07
63056 Release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves	16	16	$3891.00	$971.99
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	15	15	$3095.00	$745.64
22848 Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones	14	14	$946.00	$360.23
22843 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments	13	13	$2149.00	$817.02
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach	11	11	$3371.00	$757.20
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$2000.00	$759.99
22325 Open treatment of broken and/or dislocated lower spine bones	11	11	$3761.00	$783.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	130	$250.25	$102.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	140	93	$185.00	$69.18
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	114	40	$1495.21	$376.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$350.41	$154.88
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	35	35	$6561.94	$735.22
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	30	30	$6368.58	$668.75
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	26	24	$1470.00	$241.52
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	25	25	$5719.60	$1464.22
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	21	21	$6023.81	$1775.71
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$6000.00	$732.34
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$125.00	$37.34
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	14	14	$750.00	$223.53
22325 Open treatment of broken and/or dislocated lower spine bones	11	11	$3500.00	$688.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	162	128	$250.00	$100.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	83	$185.00	$68.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$350.00	$152.45
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	87	29	$1500.00	$373.54
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	38	26	$1500.00	$248.47
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	27	27	$6666.67	$693.54
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	26	26	$6700.00	$728.08
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	23	22	$5926.09	$1442.36
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	17	17	$5823.53	$1760.62
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	14	13	$750.00	$221.69
63005 Partial removal of bone and/or release of lower spinal cord or spinal nerves	13	13	$4450.38	$603.91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$325.00	$128.23
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$6000.00	$725.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License MD P19038

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tucson Physician Group Holdings Llc

6567 E Carondelet Dr, Tucson, AZ 857106160

Phone: 5208818400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1417203753

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 08, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2013

Registered at 6567 E CARONDELET DR, SUITE 305, TUCSON, AZ 857106152 (Tel: 5208818400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2013

Registered at 6567 E CARONDELET DR, SUITE 305, TUCSON, AZ 857106152 (Tel: 5208818400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2013

Recorded as RYAN KRETZER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2013

Neurological Surgery (License #P19038 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 22, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861545766

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 22, 2007

Last Update: February 08, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

6567 E Carondelet Dr, Suite 305

Tucson, AZ 857106152

Phone: 5208818400

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