Active NPI 1841279197 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Thomas Eckstrom , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Albert Lea, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Eckstrom, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Albert Lea, MN. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Eckstrom delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST.

Dr. Eckstrom is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region 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, new 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

404 W Fountain St

Albert Lea, MN 560072437

Telephone 5073732384

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester Facility NPI 1114993136

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Albert Lea, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Albert Lea, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eckstrom (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Albert Lea Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	120	$126.00	$64.94
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	142	92	$211.18	$43.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	101	$187.00	$95.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$195.00	$78.51
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	46	46	$1.00	$1.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$299.00	$128.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	26	$11551.00	$1238.96
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	22	11	$186.61	$37.73
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$16854.00	$1178.38
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	19	17	$2745.47	$418.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	203	135	$229.31	$48.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	173	140	$122.00	$63.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$190.00	$79.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	75	$182.00	$95.15
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	43	40	$2617.00	$147.72
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	27	$11215.00	$1222.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$285.00	$129.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$16363.00	$1223.36
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$3253.00	$414.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	184	148	$118.00	$64.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	163	125	$218.99	$48.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	112	$177.00	$96.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$184.00	$81.01
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	59	55	$2617.00	$143.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	45	42	$13252.00	$1235.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$277.00	$132.64
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$17027.00	$1141.89
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	12	12	$3119.42	$413.54
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	11	11	$7404.00	$832.57

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	179	135	$180.00	$97.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	133	94	$219.80	$51.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	106	$121.66	$66.79
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	31	$12810.00	$1254.60
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	33	32	$46.00	$23.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$186.00	$82.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$280.00	$134.30
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$16459.00	$1255.92

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	209	143	$166.54	$77.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	127	96	$242.74	$51.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$179.00	$73.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	35	$111.00	$51.06
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$130.00	$50.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$272.00	$117.88

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	276	182	$155.00	$77.32
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	139	86	$245.35	$53.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$255.00	$126.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	36	$99.00	$50.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$172.00	$74.37
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	21	20	$5677.00	$833.32
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	19	18	$3629.00	$272.14
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$15570.00	$1319.51
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$12777.00	$1318.79
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$6116.00	$483.44

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	161	112	$152.62	$76.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	106	72	$225.60	$49.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	38	$97.00	$49.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$250.00	$125.27
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	16	$12514.00	$1240.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$168.00	$73.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	91	$110.42	$49.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	109	$72.84	$49.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	94	$123.23	$76.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$108.32	$73.63
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	39	27	$66.00	$9.36
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	30	28	$83.00	$11.14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	19	$63.04	$9.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$12221.00	$1294.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-28

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 43291

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

620008700 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

1000 1st Dr Nw, Austin, MN 559122941

Phone: 5074337351

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 560072437

Phone: 5073732384

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 560072437 (Tel: 5073732384)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 72099 WINEGLASS RD, ALBERT LEA, MN 560075579 (Tel: 5073772776)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL ECKSTROM, M.D.

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

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #43291 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841279197

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 14, 2006

Last Update: September 28, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

72099 Wineglass Rd

Albert Lea, MN 560075579

Phone: 5073772776

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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