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Active NPI 1912173741 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher James Rierson , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Spencer, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Rierson, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Spencer, IA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Rierson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1200 1ST AVE E.

Dr. Rierson maintains professional affiliations with Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Mckennan, Spencer Municipal Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, 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

1200 1st Ave E
Ste C

Spencer, IA 513014342

Telephone 7122627511
Fax 7122623658
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Spencer, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Spencer, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rierson (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Spencer Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
697 378 $75.27 $44.19
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
696 63 $6.00 $0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
372 287 $56.38 $54.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
276 195 $34.00 $32.47
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
141 115 $35.03 $9.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
137 137 $77.81 $73.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
130 64 $259.65 $68.22
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
119 117 $41.66 $11.73
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
117 78 $31.53 $8.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
102 67 $36.00 $10.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
87 84 $84.14 $79.18
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
80 79 $473.00 $127.60
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
47 46 $4500.00 $1145.41
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
43 26 $29.95 $8.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
31 22 $114.00 $53.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
30 27 $171.00 $72.61
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
30 23 $62.20 $33.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
29 29 $230.00 $101.46
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
28 15 $28.00 $7.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
24 21 $172.33 $82.76
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view
24 22 $31.00 $8.45
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
24 24 $4300.00 $1109.19
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail
23 16 $193.00 $77.47
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
19 18 $28.42 $7.90
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
18 18 $52.78 $31.61
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
17 14 $58.24 $30.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $130.00 $122.69
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
15 15 $65.00 $10.08
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
15 15 $4548.00 $1293.68
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
13 11 $28.00 $7.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
12 12 $82.75 $18.57
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope
11 11 $1850.00 $490.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA 4395

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

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1200 1st Ave E C, Spencer, IA 513014342

Phone: 7122627511

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2408 Zenith Ave E, Spirit Lake, IA 513601068

Phone: 7123361230

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 513014342

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 513014330

Avera Mckennan

1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, MN 561871722

Phone: 5073722921

Avera Mckennan

941 County Rd, Heron Lake, MN 561371408

Phone: 5077932349

Avera Mckennan

1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, MN 561871722

Phone: 5073722921

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601184

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 513014342

Phone: 7122646198

Lakes Regional Healthcare

1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, MN 561871781

Phone: 7123368708

Lakes Regional Healthcare

600 9th Ave N, Sibley, IA 512491012

Phone: 7123368708

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners
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Physical Therapist Assistant

Kevin Carlson , ATC, L

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Certified Athletic Trainer, L

Rachele Randall , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1215363197

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Andrew Pick , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1306144464

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Patricia Hansen , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1336408434

Registered Nurse

Dr. Philip Deffer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1356344261

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2013

Registered at 1200 1ST AVE E, STE C, SPENCER, IA 513014342 (Tel: 7122627511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2013

Registered at 1200 1ST AVE E, STE C, SPENCER, IA 513014342 (Tel: 7122627511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RIERSON, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #4395 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 01, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912173741
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 01, 2008
Last Update: October 01, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1200 1st Ave E, Ste C

Spencer, IA 513014342

Phone: 7122627511

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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