Active NPI 1932115656 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John G Atwater , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Vero Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Atwater, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Vero Beach, FL. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Atwater delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1355 37TH ST STE 302.

Dr. Atwater maintains professional affiliations with Integrity Chronic Care Management Llc, John Gregory Atwater Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1355 37th St Ste 302

Vero Beach, FL 329607320

Telephone 7722139800

Fax 7722139810

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Your Extra Hands Surgical Services Pllc Facility NPI 1114373040

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Vero Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +1.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.3 Yrs

State Avg: 27.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Vero Beach, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Atwater (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Vero Beach Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 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	255	129	$892.99	$91.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	203	121	$1273.17	$129.56
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	135	70	$165.36	$6.70
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	134	69	$56.19	$0.13
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	81	23	$490.90	$49.29
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	61	49	$2456.93	$283.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$1710.43	$170.25
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days	56	17	$466.60	$46.85
99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver; each additional 20 minute	51	15	$388.33	$39.77
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	41	40	$607.90	$60.79
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	36	28	$544.36	$52.95
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	32	26	$413.11	$40.37
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	31	26	$2462.35	$139.21
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment	28	22	$201.10	$20.20
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	25	21	$1101.12	$125.00
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	24	20	$519.25	$51.53
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	22	14	$2900.93	$286.09
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	21	21	$2132.24	$194.20
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	18	17	$537.70	$53.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	13	$671.69	$71.25
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	16	16	$622.38	$61.89
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	14	13	$1952.56	$221.54
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	13	13	$1783.80	$117.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$1139.22	$113.69
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	13	11	$1660.82	$172.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	303	117	$68.90	$6.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	249	128	$1138.00	$131.24
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	199	96	$30.00	$0.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	106	$778.00	$93.02
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	94	68	$2383.00	$284.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$1738.00	$173.76
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	55	54	$605.00	$63.85
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	55	33	$532.00	$52.73
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	45	35	$1036.00	$124.96
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	42	40	$2294.00	$204.69
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	33	25	$1691.00	$180.39
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	29	26	$558.00	$53.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	28	21	$654.00	$69.94
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	27	24	$590.00	$53.68
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	25	21	$446.00	$41.89
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	24	20	$2003.00	$235.25
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	18	18	$623.00	$64.18
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	15	11	$3095.00	$296.52
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	14	11	$1001.00	$112.10
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	14	12	$1821.00	$238.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	253	136	$1138.00	$133.69
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	240	112	$68.90	$6.68
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	214	103	$30.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	64	$778.00	$95.44
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	99	76	$2383.00	$311.82
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	62	60	$605.00	$64.95
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	44	34	$1036.00	$127.47
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	44	23	$985.00	$106.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$1738.00	$177.40
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	33	24	$446.00	$42.96
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	30	30	$2294.00	$207.12
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	26	21	$1821.00	$218.28
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	21	15	$1691.00	$188.50
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	21	18	$532.00	$53.73
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	20	20	$623.00	$65.17
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	20	14	$2003.00	$240.42
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	19	17	$558.00	$55.42
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	18	13	$1001.00	$117.64
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	17	14	$929.00	$105.72
95913 Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies	15	14	$3168.00	$302.84
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	14	12	$590.00	$56.03
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$12915.00	$1097.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	353	141	$68.90	$6.97
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	302	126	$30.00	$0.12
72275 Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of covering of spinal cord	262	134	$1280.00	$144.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	109	$778.00	$95.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	116	$1138.00	$135.46
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	121	83	$2383.00	$306.36
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	80	65	$532.00	$52.28
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	57	41	$1792.25	$237.96
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	56	37	$1036.00	$136.82
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	56	54	$605.00	$63.81
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	45	44	$2294.00	$215.05
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	44	41	$242.00	$25.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$1738.00	$176.90
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	33	26	$903.66	$121.76
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	27	16	$1789.00	$190.29
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	27	23	$2003.00	$237.75
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$2185.00	$233.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	26	22	$654.00	$68.19
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	24	21	$590.00	$53.36
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	24	21	$1691.00	$203.69
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	24	22	$525.00	$54.38
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	21	18	$1001.00	$114.78
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	20	17	$4358.00	$461.91
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	17	17	$623.00	$63.81
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	17	17	$2290.00	$191.48
72072 X-ray of middle spine, 3 views	15	14	$377.00	$40.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$472.00	$58.41
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	12	$558.00	$54.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	12	$315.00	$35.52
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	11	11	$355.00	$33.77
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$399.00	$42.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	296	126	$68.90	$6.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	191	126	$1138.00	$108.57
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	179	106	$30.00	$0.11
72275 Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of covering of spinal cord	156	90	$1280.00	$129.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	92	$778.00	$74.68
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	114	96	$532.00	$47.41
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	95	68	$2383.00	$248.93
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	88	31	$10.00	$0.03
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	54	39	$1036.00	$112.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$1738.00	$166.47
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	40	36	$525.00	$48.62
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	38	27	$1868.92	$195.87
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	33	14	$1789.00	$179.64
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	30	24	$1691.00	$184.77
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	30	14	$985.00	$102.86
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	27	19	$929.00	$112.12
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	26	22	$590.00	$55.05
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	23	23	$2294.00	$208.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	19	$654.00	$62.97
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	19	15	$4358.00	$461.91
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	18	15	$2003.00	$190.57
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	17	12	$3095.00	$296.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$472.00	$41.15
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	13	12	$1001.00	$100.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$2185.00	$193.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	253	157	$1017.20	$113.24
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	158	109	$478.57	$52.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	103	$718.72	$77.42
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	128	74	$67.33	$6.80
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	80	62	$30.00	$0.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$1508.05	$172.96
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	67	57	$2445.46	$239.64
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	49	47	$2277.06	$217.13
72275 Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of covering of spinal cord	48	39	$1280.00	$127.37
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	43	36	$498.58	$52.24
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	39	31	$2383.00	$131.40
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	39	26	$3097.31	$305.47
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	36	28	$1690.39	$172.91
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	35	22	$10.00	$0.03
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	28	20	$1036.00	$108.60
95861 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities	23	23	$1809.00	$179.98
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	22	16	$590.00	$58.67
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	20	17	$2002.85	$184.10
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	19	13	$1913.53	$180.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	14	$1486.28	$152.10
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	18	17	$266.56	$32.06
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	16	16	$21831.00	$2086.24
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	16	12	$1036.00	$62.88
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	15	15	$9083.87	$904.16
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	14	12	$292.50	$35.30
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	14	14	$2.50	$0.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$454.71	$47.00
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	13	13	$2298.31	$191.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	549	233	$535.35	$111.03
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	266	37	$150.83	$29.01
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	241	37	$141.37	$22.06
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	180	163	$239.87	$49.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	171	171	$808.77	$170.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	163	81	$176.75	$35.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	161	112	$364.16	$75.17
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	100	78	$1851.50	$260.92
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	57	49	$1468.56	$131.61
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	48	46	$229.79	$46.05
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	34	29	$774.12	$106.98
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	33	25	$2240.00	$190.40
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	30	27	$278.00	$55.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$554.89	$112.90
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	26	22	$6285.38	$287.61
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	24	21	$2137.50	$233.50
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	23	23	$385.13	$86.24
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	20	11	$330.00	$63.79
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	19	16	$146.11	$30.95
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	17	16	$175.71	$34.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	13	$760.00	$150.26
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	15	14	$689.33	$58.89
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	15	11	$50.00	$7.05
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	15	14	$1600.00	$222.75
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	15	12	$1825.53	$97.63
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	14	12	$60167.14	$512.92
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	14	13	$1478.57	$116.79
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	13	12	$2343.00	$152.88
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	11	$183.54	$40.61
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	11	$170.00	$32.75
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	11	11	$2615.64	$282.84
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$9190.73	$893.01
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	11	11	$21869.20	$2083.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	212	144	$132.00	$74.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	117	$185.00	$110.93
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	118	91	$621.50	$130.16
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	74	49	$100.00	$36.10
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	47	34	$643.74	$101.74
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	47	33	$1202.55	$295.55
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	46	46	$135.00	$50.41
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	37	37	$114.00	$55.67
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	36	31	$569.31	$129.40
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	30	29	$940.00	$151.49
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	21	17	$95.00	$32.60
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	19	19	$135.00	$46.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$77.00	$45.11
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	15	15	$3114.20	$888.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$265.00	$171.41
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	14	14	$5677.79	$2122.97
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	13	11	$208.00	$55.05
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	13	13	$4450.00	$1362.22
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	11	11	$940.00	$152.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036100906

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 - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0117X

State License IL 036100906

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036100906 (IL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

13031600 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Integrity Chronic Care Management Llc

1355 37th St, Vero Beach, FL 329607320

Phone: 2144734447

Integrity Chronic Care Management Llc

2710 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 334454431

Phone: 2144734447

John Gregory Atwater Md Pa

1355 37th St, Vero Beach, FL 329607320

Phone: 7722139809

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Donatas Dudutis , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1093224669

Physician Assistant

Antonio Justado

Physical Therapist

NPI 1235251257

Dr. Omar Hussamy , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1376594069

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2025

Registered at 1355 37TH ST STE 302, VERO BEACH, FL 329607320 (Tel: 7722139800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2025

Registered at 1355 37TH ST STE 302, VERO BEACH, FL 329607320 (Tel: 7722139809)

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2021

Registered at 1260 37TH ST STE 102, VERO BEACH, FL 329606567 (Tel: 7722139800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2021

Registered at 1260 37TH ST STE 102, VERO BEACH, FL 329606567 (Tel: 7722139800)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036100906 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active August 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2015

Registered at 1155 35TH LN, SUITE 100, VERO BEACH, FL 329606521 (Tel: 7725692330)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2015

Registered at 1155 35TH LN, SUITE 100, VERO BEACH, FL 329606521 (Tel: 7725692330)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2015

Recorded as JOHN ATWATER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036100906 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932115656

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 01, 2006

Last Update: April 24, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1355 37th St Ste 302

Vero Beach, FL 329607320

Phone: 7722139809

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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