Active NPI 1346301322 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Arndt , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Jacksonville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Arndt, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Jacksonville, FL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Arndt delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2627 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 300.

Dr. Arndt is affiliated with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2627 Riverside Ave Ste 300

Jacksonville, FL 322044717

Telephone 9046340640

Fax 9046340203

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, Inc Facility NPI 1992429039

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Jacksonville, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

82 Specialists

Practicing in Jacksonville, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Arndt (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Jacksonville Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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	1,552	185	$4.13	$0.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	925	489	$273.96	$87.80
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	521	344	$100.27	$32.29
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	270	183	$106.80	$33.81
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	159	84	$269.91	$80.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	153	$338.43	$108.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	126	$389.10	$123.82
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	105	69	$280.23	$89.81
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	79	13	$740.13	$150.49
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	61	56	$655.62	$186.64
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	52	41	$172.98	$55.92
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	29	$205.56	$54.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$507.24	$164.69
73718 Mri scan of leg without contrast	31	31	$734.70	$213.48
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	24	18	$146.97	$43.88
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	19	14	$162.45	$33.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	17	$284.72	$62.68
28120 Partial removal of foot or heel bone	15	15	$3800.00	$297.45
28750 Fusion of great toe	15	13	$4880.00	$558.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,228	158	$4.13	$1.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	793	453	$273.96	$88.62
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	532	358	$100.41	$32.92
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	280	200	$107.02	$35.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	183	172	$389.10	$124.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	169	169	$338.43	$109.67
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	96	67	$284.48	$85.33
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	90	63	$288.12	$93.33
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	66	60	$655.62	$196.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$507.24	$166.96
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	30	28	$172.98	$55.84
73718 Mri scan of leg without contrast	29	26	$734.70	$221.41
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	28	25	$200.00	$51.17
27654 Secondary repair of ruptured achilles tendon	18	18	$4150.00	$732.74
28485 Open treatment of fracture of the mid portion of the foot	17	13	$3750.00	$413.88
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	16	14	$146.97	$45.14
28285 Correction of toe joint deformity	16	11	$2260.00	$230.40
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	14	14	$3200.00	$142.79
28119 Removal of heel bone spur	13	13	$3232.00	$197.70
27601 Incision of tissue of rear muscle compartments of lower leg	13	13	$1387.56	$228.16
28725 Fusion of foot joint	11	11	$4110.00	$652.78
28750 Fusion of great toe	11	11	$4880.00	$561.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,324	215	$4.13	$1.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	625	401	$273.96	$88.57
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	505	332	$102.00	$34.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	272	237	$389.10	$126.65
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	256	178	$107.94	$36.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	165	$338.43	$111.55
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	84	70	$289.50	$91.89
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	79	63	$268.53	$87.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$507.24	$165.50
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	51	16	$21.63	$6.46
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	40	37	$655.62	$199.49
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	36	36	$333.17	$109.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	33	$300.00	$77.77
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	30	25	$171.47	$40.48
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	28	22	$5175.00	$297.47
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	17	$200.00	$40.73
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	19	$172.98	$57.66
64455 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve	20	17	$146.97	$46.34
73718 Mri scan of leg without contrast	18	15	$734.70	$215.94
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	14	12	$84.63	$28.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,034	317	$4.51	$1.29
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,224	38	$74.09	$31.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	735	535	$247.19	$92.32
J7320 Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	725	15	$50.91	$16.92
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	423	271	$98.35	$33.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	294	249	$374.04	$129.12
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	208	147	$104.83	$35.06
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	164	64	$94.52	$26.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	148	118	$264.36	$69.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$331.71	$112.65
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	94	75	$277.99	$94.12
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	87	57	$247.21	$77.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$506.64	$166.16
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	73	41	$165.94	$41.73
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	62	54	$430.58	$100.48
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	60	24	$21.26	$6.39
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	35	29	$191.60	$52.69
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	28	26	$872.83	$210.15
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	27	25	$185.17	$58.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	27	25	$116.32	$39.92
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	21	18	$177.57	$54.60
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	18	$167.39	$55.52
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$113.88	$39.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$167.28	$56.54
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	16	16	$88.00	$21.98
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	15	$118.06	$45.89
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	13	$133.01	$45.30
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	15	12	$85.18	$28.57
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$102.26	$35.93
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	13	12	$3200.00	$148.44
29898 Removal of dead or infected ankle joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$4300.00	$367.35
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	12	11	$166.59	$55.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	997	286	$96.00	$26.65
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	849	147	$5.00	$1.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	552	388	$219.00	$75.40
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	432	15	$94.00	$31.44
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	377	229	$95.00	$32.10
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	207	134	$102.00	$33.56
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	183	132	$90.00	$22.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	128	$325.00	$108.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	88	$323.00	$109.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	73	$250.00	$61.32
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	46	18	$20.40	$7.08
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	43	32	$249.24	$81.73
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	41	40	$245.00	$86.71
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	38	20	$148.98	$36.52
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	33	24	$225.15	$69.83
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	28	$544.00	$74.47
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	25	21	$87.00	$31.14
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	25	22	$500.00	$87.37
73650 X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views	22	17	$86.00	$27.70
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	16	$791.00	$135.56
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	20	15	$114.00	$38.40
27654 Secondary repair of ruptured achilles tendon	20	20	$4150.00	$658.36
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	17	$220.00	$57.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	17	$100.00	$44.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	16	12	$132.00	$42.99
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	16	$1872.00	$216.33
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	15	15	$3877.00	$1315.50
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	14	12	$5175.00	$339.87
28119 Removal of heel bone spur	12	12	$3232.32	$189.44
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	11	11	$163.26	$51.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	282	245	$168.43	$77.93
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	239	91	$13.00	$6.31
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	220	125	$101.07	$33.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	158	97	$564.75	$75.43
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	140	27	$5.00	$1.55
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	137	91	$110.16	$33.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	129	97	$94.00	$48.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$242.17	$115.39
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	107	85	$124.51	$42.34
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	63	27	$434.43	$304.33
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	37	29	$190.76	$50.05
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	37	17	$96.00	$26.62
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	25	22	$825.00	$224.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$295.00	$146.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	13	$102.48	$45.52
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	15	12	$2674.67	$378.32
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	13	$124.14	$36.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	211	$157.00	$75.57
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	232	98	$12.89	$6.64
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	202	115	$100.50	$31.04
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	180	102	$110.00	$33.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	124	$235.00	$113.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	123	82	$276.18	$67.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	121	80	$94.00	$46.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	112	83	$118.04	$37.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	44	42	$295.00	$144.10
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	37	30	$210.49	$52.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	31	23	$109.00	$43.68
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	20	19	$2290.00	$379.99
27786 Closed treatment of broken ankle	14	14	$1169.00	$341.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$6350.00	$1499.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	204	$157.00	$75.75
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	192	110	$100.00	$30.58
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	180	69	$13.00	$5.77
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	143	88	$110.00	$32.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	133	71	$263.50	$67.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	123	76	$94.00	$45.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$235.00	$114.57
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	62	20	$375.00	$145.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	61	46	$117.00	$36.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$295.00	$144.28
28470 Closed treatment of broken foot bone	18	17	$825.00	$216.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	12	$20.00	$2.94
28750 Fusion of great toe	13	13	$3083.00	$616.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-15

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036127532

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 - Foot and Ankle Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0004X

State License IL 036127532

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 322187274

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

2627 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322044717

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

232 Ponte Vedra Park Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 320826600

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

2110 Herschel St, Jacksonville, FL 322043820

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

300 Saint Elizabeth Way, St Johns, FL 322591153

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

2300 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 320735573

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

45 Groover Loop, St Augustine, FL 320866586

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr, Jacksonville, FL 322238800

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

10475 Centurion Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 322565004

Phone: 9046340640

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Llc

3055 County Rd 210, St Johns, FL 322597001

Phone: 9046340640

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 15, 2021

Registered at 2627 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 300, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322044717 (Tel: 9046340640)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 15, 2021

Registered at 6800 SOUTHPOINT PKWY STE 300, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322168203 (Tel: 9046340640)

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NPI Profile Active August 29, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 29, 2011

Registered at 430 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, STE 240, GLEN ELLYN, IL 601374464 (Tel: 6307901872)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2011

Registered at 1860 PAYSPHERE CIR, CHICAGO, IL 606740001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 29, 2011

Recorded as STEPHEN ARNDT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036127532 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346301322

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 13, 2006

Last Update: July 15, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6800 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 300

Jacksonville, FL 322168203

Phone: 9046340640

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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