Active NPI 1083788095 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ricardo O Pyfrom , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Merced, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ricardo Pyfrom, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Merced, CA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Dr. Pyfrom delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 315 MERCY AVE STE 400.

Dr. Pyfrom is affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

315 Mercy Ave Ste 400

Merced, CA 953408368

Telephone 2095643700

Fax 2095643799

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dignity Health Medical Foundation Facility NPI 1487950523

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Merced, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +6.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.4 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Merced, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pyfrom (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Merced Specialty Average (28.4 Years) 28.4 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	486	70	$12.00	$0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	236	138	$269.00	$85.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	103	$339.00	$104.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$515.00	$158.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	57	41	$208.89	$66.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	39	$381.00	$121.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	29	$425.00	$118.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	14	$225.00	$72.00
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	27	21	$192.00	$49.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	150	$183.10	$99.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	238	133	$274.66	$141.14
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	159	83	$75.00	$7.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	92	55	$525.03	$83.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$417.00	$178.49
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	46	40	$189.70	$59.21
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	25	15	$150.00	$12.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$343.53	$119.12

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	452	184	$270.43	$144.36
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	292	135	$75.00	$6.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	281	168	$180.00	$102.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	139	75	$541.94	$84.79
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	72	56	$192.11	$59.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$368.00	$191.89
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	47	22	$150.00	$10.88
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	28	18	$347.54	$113.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$350.00	$126.49

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	516	210	$270.45	$145.56
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	280	126	$75.00	$5.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	137	$180.00	$104.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	163	79	$496.93	$80.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$365.80	$193.99
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	71	42	$192.17	$58.31
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	42	19	$150.00	$10.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$350.00	$130.74
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	17	14	$309.41	$102.25
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	13	$2603.00	$467.60

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	332	160	$270.00	$122.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	317	169	$180.54	$84.97
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	247	106	$75.00	$6.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	131	58	$522.48	$79.07
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	71	48	$199.39	$57.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$368.00	$185.94
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	36	23	$145.83	$11.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$350.00	$124.45
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	20	18	$183.75	$58.74
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	20	15	$289.30	$97.86

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	422	166	$270.00	$119.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	237	134	$180.72	$83.61
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	132	99	$75.00	$6.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	122	62	$544.43	$78.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$368.00	$180.02
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	58	38	$150.00	$12.12
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	50	41	$208.28	$57.04
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	17	13	$240.12	$55.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$350.00	$122.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	459	193	$180.20	$78.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	310	144	$270.00	$115.00
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	130	90	$76.15	$6.61
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	107	62	$533.74	$75.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$350.00	$117.62
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	62	36	$150.00	$12.76
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	61	41	$201.54	$60.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$368.00	$179.73
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$282.25	$56.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	572	204	$180.30	$75.24
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	103	70	$75.00	$5.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	94	53	$542.93	$75.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	66	$270.00	$110.31
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	75	42	$150.00	$10.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$350.00	$112.22
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	67	40	$182.39	$58.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$368.00	$166.98
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	20	11	$214.50	$48.41
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$1578.00	$188.74
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$4575.00	$1133.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-08

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G190655

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

315 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 953408368

Phone: 2095643700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1194358309

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Katie Meyer , DO

Pediatrics

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Jennifer Mcevoy , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2024

Registered at 315 MERCY AVE STE 400, MERCED, CA 953408368 (Tel: 2095643700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2024

Registered at 3400 DATA DR, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 956707956

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 28, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G190655 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active February 24, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2016

Registered at 12150 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 305, GLENN DALE, MD 207699183 (Tel: 3018059509)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2016

Registered at 6035 BURKE CENTER PARKWAY, SUITE 390, BURKE, VA 22015 (Tel: 7033275316)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 24, 2016

Recorded as RICARDO PYFROM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #D0053494 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083788095

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 20, 2006

Last Update: January 08, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

3400 Data Dr

Rancho Cordova, CA 956707956

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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