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Active NPI 1760465496 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven Thaxter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Fresno, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Fresno, CA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Thaxter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1630 E HERNDON AVE.

Dr. Thaxter is affiliated with Community Foundation Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1630 E Herndon Ave

Fresno, CA 937203305

Telephone 5592565200
Fax 5592565376
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Fresno, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 28.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
50 Specialists

Practicing in Fresno, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
84.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thaxter (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Fresno Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 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
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg
40,656 63 $4.00 $0.55
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
17,440 206 $1.00 $0.13
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
8,220 88 $31.00 $6.61
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
1,000 14 $57.00 $7.48
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
764 87 $13.00 $0.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
533 312 $285.00 $92.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
529 243 $278.28 $76.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
174 149 $405.00 $130.40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
158 126 $130.00 $43.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
76 65 $110.00 $35.81
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose
75 15 $695.00 $129.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
75 69 $170.00 $50.50
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
53 27 $657.36 $112.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
53 53 $350.00 $113.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
44 44 $521.00 $169.50
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
44 22 $387.50 $109.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
43 41 $21.00 $8.65
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
41 36 $312.00 $102.07
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
37 35 $76.00 $14.67
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
27 27 $4100.00 $165.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
26 17 $176.00 $58.10
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope
24 24 $3800.00 $222.37
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
19 19 $5600.00 $1063.32
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
15 15 $127.00 $42.10
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
12 12 $328.00 $56.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G69020

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
200045845 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State Of Washington
0170285 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Foundation Medical Group

2335 E Kashian Ln, Fresno, CA 937012234

Community Foundation Medical Group

1630 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 937203391

Phone: 5592907051

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 09, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 09, 2008

Registered at 1630 E HERNDON AVE, FRESNO, CA 937203305 (Tel: 5592565200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 09, 2008

Registered at 1630 E HERNDON AVE, FRESNO, CA 937203305 (Tel: 5592565200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 09, 2008

Recorded as STEVEN THAXTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 09, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G69020 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1760465496
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 28, 2005
Last Update: May 09, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1630 E Herndon Ave

Fresno, CA 937203305

Phone: 5592565200

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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