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Active NPI 1174564488 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Paul Rectenwald , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Rectenwald, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Rectenwald delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 811 13TH ST.

Dr. Rectenwald maintains professional affiliations with Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc, Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

811 13th St
Ste 20

Augusta, GA 30901

Telephone 7067223401
Fax 7067246540
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Augusta Arthritis Center Inc Facility NPI 1033141882

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (80 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rectenwald (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 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
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
748 96 $10.45 $0.11
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
364 248 $104.20 $33.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
226 196 $216.04 $121.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
124 104 $155.73 $86.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
100 100 $341.16 $158.19
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
99 45 $131.70 $53.00
26055 Incision of tendon covering
95 57 $2016.35 $190.79
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve
72 64 $1643.25 $373.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
64 64 $236.14 $105.29
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
57 43 $101.18 $33.67
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
55 37 $115.76 $37.00
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study
50 43 $198.16 $88.97
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
41 30 $131.02 $51.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
39 37 $100.41 $52.96
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
34 30 $98.62 $31.83
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
30 19 $146.47 $55.93
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views
30 22 $93.00 $26.22
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study
25 19 $131.80 $56.38
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies
23 23 $801.26 $198.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
21 21 $263.00 $126.78
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve
19 15 $2226.47 $585.49
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies
16 16 $491.44 $125.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-29
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License GA 052206

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 052206

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

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

3650 J Dewey Gray Cir, Augusta, GA 309091867

Phone: 7068639797

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

4369 Evans To Locks Rd, Evans, GA 308094099

Phone: 7068639797

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

2511 Associates Way, Evans, GA 308093106

Phone: 7067223401

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

811 13th St, Augusta, GA 309012771

Phone: 7067223401

Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309095626

Phone: 7069450810

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

23 Associated Practitioners
Rachel Simmons , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053058107

Family Nurse Practitioner

James Polhill , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1053327304

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Thomas Parfenchuck , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1053346973

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Judah Johnson , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053695957

Physician Assistant

Dr. Kevin Oshea , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1073556361

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Shawn Gunder , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1134356876

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 811 13TH ST, STE 20, AUGUSTA, GA 30901 (Tel: 7067223401)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 811 13TH ST, STE 20, AUGUSTA, GA 30901 (Tel: 7067246540)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOSEPH RECTENWALD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #052206 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174564488
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 09, 2006
Last Update: August 30, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

811 13th St, Ste 20

Augusta, GA 30901

Phone: 7067246540

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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