Active NPI 1679663520 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael P Zafuta , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pittsburg, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Zafuta, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Pittsburg, KS. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Zafuta delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 N PINE ST.

Dr. Zafuta is affiliated with Freeman-Oak Hill Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of knee, 1-2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 N Pine St

Pittsburg, KS 667624744

Telephone 6202313750

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Century Surgical Associates, Inc Facility NPI 1477625390

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Pittsburg, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +3.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.5 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburg, KS (242 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zafuta (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Pittsburg Specialty Average (28.5 Years) 28.5 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	117	79	$109.78	$60.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	108	70	$76.34	$33.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	95	58	$157.35	$45.48
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	80	54	$117.50	$7.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$270.18	$124.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	13	$146.55	$10.08
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	12	$46.68	$7.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$188.57	$85.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	13	$118.13	$7.15
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$5398.47	$1156.48
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	13	12	$131.69	$7.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$432.36	$119.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	75	$108.55	$61.23
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	85	59	$111.16	$7.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	61	$56.89	$33.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	64	45	$126.25	$46.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$256.51	$126.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$5124.60	$1204.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$216.32	$96.23
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	13	$112.71	$8.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$413.55	$122.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	78	$113.06	$63.19
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	87	64	$105.28	$8.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	55	$59.99	$34.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	62	45	$128.00	$45.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$246.88	$129.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	36	$156.07	$92.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	23	16	$106.70	$8.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	11	$134.00	$10.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	17	$4861.72	$1183.02
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	17	$207.06	$67.01
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	11	$1482.29	$321.34
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	12	12	$5262.83	$520.26
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1971.82	$480.14
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$4286.55	$1098.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	80	$95.68	$64.09
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	98	70	$99.93	$8.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	91	64	$114.81	$44.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$224.64	$128.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	54	$44.53	$34.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	33	28	$116.73	$8.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	29	$143.00	$93.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	18	$4652.37	$1297.37
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	15	15	$5016.00	$528.39
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$38.67	$9.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	79	$84.26	$50.03
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	97	68	$95.02	$8.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$208.17	$125.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	52	$45.64	$25.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	65	44	$96.54	$47.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	43	$132.50	$76.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	32	27	$95.28	$9.38
29877 Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope	17	16	$1972.12	$596.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	15	$4366.18	$1305.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	120	$84.90	$49.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	139	91	$40.43	$24.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	127	75	$92.18	$47.85
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	112	90	$90.11	$8.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$208.54	$123.54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	55	41	$90.76	$9.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	45	$125.30	$76.44
26055 Incision of tendon covering	37	24	$1567.30	$239.61
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	14	$35.75	$8.63
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	21	$4155.91	$1302.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	13	$113.71	$10.58
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$98.00	$8.63
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	14	14	$4523.00	$481.77
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	12	$34.29	$8.63
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	12	$106.57	$9.32
29877 Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$1868.00	$595.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	133	$85.68	$49.29
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	152	86	$90.41	$46.66
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	125	88	$87.45	$8.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	111	111	$197.99	$125.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	102	74	$37.56	$25.46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	62	45	$90.39	$9.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$118.37	$76.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	27	$3973.14	$1285.92
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	16	$108.11	$10.91
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	11	$93.86	$8.51
29877 Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope	17	15	$1813.88	$586.94
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$32.25	$8.52
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$1213.85	$386.05
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	13	12	$4289.23	$501.71
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$1781.67	$464.08
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	12	11	$1612.50	$444.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	119	$74.64	$48.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	147	91	$83.10	$44.77
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	131	86	$80.93	$8.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	124	124	$183.22	$122.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	56	$33.45	$24.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	59	$111.19	$74.44
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	42	$81.90	$9.15
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	12	$88.41	$8.48
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	22	22	$4085.23	$511.22
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	18	17	$1541.67	$451.84
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	16	15	$92.75	$8.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	13	$101.44	$10.41
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	14	$30.57	$8.47
26055 Incision of tendon covering	14	11	$1440.07	$247.22
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	14	13	$3143.36	$755.51
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$1712.69	$279.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KS 28648

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

463350 (KS)

Medicaid State Provider ID

100366240A (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred

12996 (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

200040546 (KS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

100 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 667624756

Phone: 6202313750

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Todd Brynds , ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1447662168

Certified Athletic Trainer

Aaron Shaw , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1669564787

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 04, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2015

Registered at 100 N PINE ST, PITTSBURG, KS 667624744 (Tel: 6202313750)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 3810, JOPLIN, MO 648033810 (Tel: 6202313750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL ZAFUTA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #28648 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679663520

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 13, 2006

Last Update: May 04, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 3810

Joplin, MO 648033810

Phone: 6202313750

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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