Active NPI 1326407867 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Byron Charles Gaarder , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Fort Myers, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Byron Gaarder, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Fort Myers, FL. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Byron Gaarder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13685 DOCTORS WAY STE 350.

Byron Gaarder is affiliated with Lee Health System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13685 Doctors Way Ste 350

Fort Myers, FL 339124347

Telephone 2393433800

Fax 2393433993

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lee Memorial Health System Facility NPI 1992873319

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Fort Myers, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs +0.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.1 Yrs

State Avg: 11.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

392 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Myers, FL (10376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gaarder (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Fort Myers Specialty Average (10.1 Years) 10.1 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$435.00	$144.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	41	$285.00	$109.71
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	16	11	$168.37	$38.76
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	12	11	$702.58	$130.89
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	12	12	$497.76	$115.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	74	39	$1727.88	$39.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	25	$335.96	$114.61
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	26	16	$2766.00	$61.42
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	19	17	$1601.58	$36.35
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	19	19	$11530.69	$262.83
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	17	17	$10647.00	$177.23
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	14	14	$5000.63	$117.87
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	13	13	$4986.64	$116.64
22800 Fusion to repair spine deformity through back, up to 6 bones	12	12	$9324.00	$155.53
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	11	11	$11101.00	$240.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	96	51	$1854.83	$40.34
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	28	15	$2766.00	$62.87
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	27	27	$12110.00	$268.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	26	$329.00	$120.12
22800 Fusion to repair spine deformity through back, up to 6 bones	19	19	$9324.00	$139.90
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	17	17	$5347.00	$115.96
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	16	16	$10647.00	$183.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	15	$480.00	$175.57
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	15	15	$1682.00	$37.22
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	13	13	$5361.00	$120.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	105	57	$1838.71	$41.48
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	38	23	$2766.00	$63.62
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	30	30	$12110.00	$271.57
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$329.00	$121.93
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	28	28	$5238.00	$117.03
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	23	22	$10647.00	$193.50
22800 Fusion to repair spine deformity through back, up to 6 bones	17	17	$9324.00	$124.66
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$5361.00	$121.38
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	12	12	$5426.58	$122.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	71	39	$1875.00	$42.11
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	37	13	$2746.00	$64.12
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	26	15	$2766.00	$64.91
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	21	21	$12110.00	$274.96
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	16	16	$5238.00	$118.80
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	14	14	$10647.00	$225.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$169.00	$67.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	84	$169.00	$66.02
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	65	46	$1846.15	$42.01
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	25	25	$5238.00	$119.30
97760 Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes	24	24	$85.00	$42.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$250.00	$96.57
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	21	21	$10647.00	$230.83
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$488.00	$185.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	17	$337.00	$129.72
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	15	15	$12110.00	$275.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	50	$169.00	$64.15
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	43	30	$1875.00	$38.74
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	34	12	$2746.00	$62.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$250.00	$94.57
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	21	19	$5238.00	$117.47
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	19	19	$10647.00	$207.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$488.00	$176.25
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	17	15	$12110.00	$263.12
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	15	14	$5357.00	$122.04
61312 Aspiration of blood accumulation in brain	11	11	$15138.00	$318.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	55	32	$1875.00	$41.84
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	21	21	$5238.00	$117.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$250.00	$94.12
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	13	13	$10647.00	$238.00
61312 Aspiration of blood accumulation in brain	12	11	$15138.00	$338.72
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	12	12	$6782.00	$151.36
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	11	11	$12110.00	$246.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-20

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License FL PA9109296

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License FL PA9109296

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

119971700 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lee Health System Inc

13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 339124300

Phone: 2393432606

Lee Health System Inc

1138 Country Club Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 339903027

Phone: 2394241900

Lee Health System Inc

2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 339015864

Phone: 2393432000

Lee Health System Inc

13685 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 339124347

Secondary Practice Locations

12700 Creekside Ln Ste 301

Fort Myers, FL 339193356

Phone: 2393433800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

34 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Jerad Rardin

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083163042

Kaci Thomas

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1104677384

Dr. Rimal Dossani , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1124316385

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant

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 March 20, 2024

Registered at 13685 DOCTORS WAY STE 350, FORT MYERS, FL 339124347 (Tel: 2393433800)

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Updated Practice Location November 17, 2023

Registered at 12700 CREEKSIDE LN STE 301, FORT MYERS, FL 339193356 (Tel: 2393433800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 17, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 2147, FORT MYERS, FL 339022147 (Tel: 2393433800)

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Updated Practice Location October 06, 2022

Registered at 6101 PINE RIDGE RD STE 101, NAPLES, FL 341193900 (Tel: 2396491662)

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2020

Registered at 6101 PINE RIDGE RD # DESK10, NAPLES, FL 341193900 (Tel: 2395663434)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2020

Registered at 3451 PINE RIDGE RD BLDG 601, NAPLES, FL 341093922 (Tel: 2394493072)

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NPI Profile Active March 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2016

Registered at 1660 MEDICAL BLVD, SUITE 200, NAPLES, FL 341101413 (Tel: 2395663434)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2016

Registered at 1660 MEDICAL BLVD, SUITE 200, NAPLES, FL 341101413 (Tel: 2395663434)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 10, 2016

Recorded as BYRON GAARDER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 10, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #PA9109296 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 12, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326407867

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 12, 2016

Last Update: March 20, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2147

Fort Myers, FL 339022147

Phone: 2393433800

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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