Dr. John Howard Hedger , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Salisbury, MD
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. John Hedger has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. John Hedger, MD was a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Salisbury, MD. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Hedger provided care at the practice location at 1675 WOODBROOKE DR until profile deactivation on 2025-07-17.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1675 Woodbrooke Dr
Salisbury, MD 218048502
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Salisbury, MD
Practicing in Salisbury, MD (490 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
235 | 141 | $104.00 | $72.31 |
|
J0702
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
|
140 | 90 | $17.00 | $5.99 |
|
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
|
137 | 96 | $144.53 | $64.80 |
|
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
|
59 | 44 | $91.00 | $35.70 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
53 | 53 | $155.00 | $108.02 |
|
73030
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
|
36 | 30 | $89.00 | $29.05 |
|
J7324
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose
|
28 | 14 | $291.00 | $117.48 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
24 | 22 | $154.00 | $106.15 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physical Therapist
Master of Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Record deactivated on July 17, 2025
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1675 WOODBROOKE DR, SALISBURY, MD 218048502 (Tel: 4107494154)
Registered at 1675 WOODBROOKE DR, SALISBURY, MD 218048502 (Tel: 4107494154)
Recorded as JOHN HEDGER, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #D0025069 in MD)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1675 Woodbrooke Dr
Salisbury, MD 218048502
Phone: 4107494154
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