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Active NPI 1518458371 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jacob Modest , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Danbury, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jacob Modest, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Danbury, CT. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 2018, Dr. Modest delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2 RIVERVIEW DR.

Dr. Modest is affiliated with Orthoconnecticut Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2 Riverview Dr

Danbury, CT 068106268

Telephone 2037971500
Fax 2037309507
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Orthoconnecticut, Pllc Facility NPI 1770507345

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Massachusetts Medical School

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Danbury, CT

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -13.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.3 Yrs
State Avg: 30.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Danbury, CT (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Modest (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Danbury Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
22 17 $226.00 $91.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
20 19 $430.00 $128.37
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
12 12 $340.00 $81.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-18
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 81093

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 RI MD19033

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

Orthoconnecticut Pllc

2 Riverview Dr, Danbury, CT 068106268

Orthoconnecticut Pllc

131 Kent Rd, New Milford, CT 067763485

Phone: 8603558000

Orthoconnecticut Pllc

900 Main St S, Southbury, CT 064884214

Phone: 2037971500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Philip Black , ATC, PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1023587094

Certified Athletic Trainer, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Joseph Esposito , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1033318654

Physical Therapist

Victoria Hagg , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1053191585

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Dunleavy , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1053526384

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Douglas Henshaw , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1063438224

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kristin Aponte , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1073097283

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2025

Registered at 2 RIVERVIEW DR, DANBURY, CT 068106268 (Tel: 2037971500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2025

Registered at 2 RIVERVIEW DR, DANBURY, CT 068106268 (Tel: 2037971500)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #81093 in CT)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2023

Registered at 1 KETTLE POINT AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 029145375

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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2023

Registered at 2 DUDLEY ST STE 200, PROVIDENCE, RI 029053248 (Tel: 4014571500)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD19033 in RI)

NPI Profile Active May 28, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2018

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923 (Tel: 4014444030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2018

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 28, 2018

Recorded as JACOB MODEST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #LP04250 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 28, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518458371
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 28, 2018
Last Update: June 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2 Riverview Dr

Danbury, CT 068106268

Phone: 2037971500

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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