Dr. Christopher James Rierson , DO
Orthopaedic Surgery • Spencer, IA
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
1200 1st Ave E
Ste C
Spencer, IA 513014342
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
1999
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Spencer, IA
Practicing in Spencer, IA (271 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
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
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer
Certified Athletic Trainer, L
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1200 1ST AVE E, STE C, SPENCER, IA 513014342 (Tel: 7122627511)
Registered at 1200 1ST AVE E, STE C, SPENCER, IA 513014342 (Tel: 7122627511)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RIERSON, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #4395 in IA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1200 1st Ave E, Ste C
Spencer, IA 513014342
Phone: 7122627511
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