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Active NPI 1538587274 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rita Elizabeth Baumgartner , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Salida, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rita Baumgartner, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Salida, CO. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Baumgartner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 RUSH DR.

Dr. Baumgartner is affiliated with Salida Hospital District and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 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

1000 Rush Dr

Salida, CO 812019627

Telephone 7105302200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Edwin J. Loeffel Jr., Md, Pc Facility NPI 1861438368

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Salida, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Salida, CO (78 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baumgartner (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Salida Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
62 21 $21.52 $6.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
38 27 $360.50 $92.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 21 $506.92 $130.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
24 24 $459.25 $113.71
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
22 14 $159.36 $39.73
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
22 14 $173.64 $43.28
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
19 13 $260.58 $55.71
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
17 11 $161.65 $38.68
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
13 12 $242.46 $53.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
12 12 $681.67 $169.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-08
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License CO DR.0067616

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CO DR.0067616

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 MO 2019013056

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 - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License MO 2019013056

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200073703 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Salida Hospital District

1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 812019627

Phone: 7195302477

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Amy Muller , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1003802257

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bruce Gross , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1013967355

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Christina Logan , MS, OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1023679446

Master of Science, Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Tracey Headrick , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033450515

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1053948646

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Alexis Norris , PhD

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1063166262

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

20 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 08, 2025

Registered at 1000 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO 812019627 (Tel: 7105302200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 08, 2025

Registered at 1000 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO 812019627 (Tel: 7195302200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2022

Registered at 660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250, GOLDEN, CO 804019541 (Tel: 9702627400)

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Updated Practice Location March 14, 2022

Registered at 68 SCHOOL ROAD, STE 100, FRISCO, CO 80443 (Tel: 9702627400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 14, 2022

Registered at 68 SCHOOL ROAD, STE 100, FRISCO, CO 80443 (Tel: 9702627400)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 14, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #DR.0067616 in CO)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2020

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 10A, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7139867396)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2019013056 in MO)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2019013056 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2019

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, STE 6A/6B/12A, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 3147472500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2019

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CB 8233, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3147472500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 14, 2019

Recorded as RITA BAUMGARTNER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2019013056 in MO)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #201578 in NC)

NPI Profile Active March 31, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2014

Registered at 2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196848111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2014

Registered at 2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196848111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 31, 2014

Recorded as RITA BAUMGARTNER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538587274
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 31, 2014
Last Update: May 08, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1000 Rush Dr

Salida, CO 812019627

Phone: 7195302200

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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