Active NPI 1124464623 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Aaron J Balgaard , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Alexandria, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Aaron Balgaard, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Alexandria, MN. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2013, Dr. Balgaard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 111 17TH AVE E STE 101.

Dr. Balgaard is affiliated with Alomere Health and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 3 views, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

111 17th Ave E Ste 101

Alexandria, MN 563085274

Telephone 3207621144

Fax 3207621935

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Douglas County Hospital Facility NPI 1427342138

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Alexandria, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -8.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Alexandria, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Balgaard (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Alexandria Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	105	$125.00	$62.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	65	$231.00	$92.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	63	48	$25.00	$8.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	43	31	$43.00	$10.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$187.00	$76.77
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	15	$15.00	$8.67
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	26	22	$1279.00	$420.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	24	20	$62.67	$48.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	15	$14.00	$8.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	17	$258.26	$88.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$340.00	$125.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$39.00	$33.23
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	16	14	$25.00	$8.02
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	13	$3694.00	$1111.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	11	$117.00	$40.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	111	$120.00	$63.19
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	88	65	$17.00	$8.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	60	$222.00	$93.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$176.00	$78.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	38	27	$77.76	$48.52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	23	$34.00	$10.53
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	23	12	$15.00	$8.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$324.00	$127.08
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	21	12	$17.00	$8.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$3694.00	$1199.92
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	14	$14.00	$8.16
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	20	16	$1201.00	$422.95
26055 Incision of tendon covering	18	12	$1609.00	$230.21
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	17	17	$22.00	$16.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	11	$109.00	$38.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$244.00	$84.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$367.00	$124.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	78	$110.00	$64.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	83	$207.00	$95.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	80	59	$19.00	$9.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	44	$41.00	$34.91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	32	$60.87	$46.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$316.02	$130.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	38	29	$35.00	$10.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$163.00	$80.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	15	$15.00	$9.08
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	28	14	$19.00	$8.37
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	25	21	$1183.00	$390.28
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	18	15	$41.00	$16.37
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	11	$14.00	$8.38
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	14	$104.00	$41.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$331.00	$126.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$234.00	$89.50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$3694.00	$1134.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$437.00	$164.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	84	$77.00	$66.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	82	$167.00	$97.70
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	86	61	$33.03	$9.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	65	42	$53.08	$46.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$315.00	$132.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	37	$26.00	$26.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	37	29	$39.00	$10.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$164.00	$81.36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	22	15	$40.77	$37.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	17	$31.00	$9.23
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	20	13	$34.00	$6.78
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	17	15	$41.00	$16.71
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	13	$1183.00	$429.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	73	$70.12	$50.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$158.00	$74.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	54	$157.00	$78.25
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	49	38	$38.00	$9.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	41	31	$53.85	$48.86
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	33	14	$42.55	$31.42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	22	$31.00	$9.55
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	25	$33.00	$11.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	62	$68.80	$49.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$157.74	$73.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	80	$156.72	$76.75
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	65	51	$37.00	$9.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	53	40	$57.57	$47.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	23	$30.00	$9.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	21	$43.00	$11.17
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	22	15	$32.00	$8.31
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	15	$44.20	$35.61
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	14	12	$33.00	$6.89
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	13	13	$36.00	$8.67

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	13	13	$151.00	$76.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-21

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 64378

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

Alomere Health

111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 563083734

Phone: 3207621511

Secondary Practice Locations

2609 Cenex Dr Ste 108

Fergus Falls, MN 565371147

Phone: 3207621144

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 15, 2021

Registered at 111 17TH AVE E STE 101, ALEXANDRIA, MN 563085274 (Tel: 3207621144)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2021

Registered at 111 17TH AVE E STE 101, ALEXANDRIA, MN 563085274 (Tel: 3207621144)

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2018

Registered at 111 17TH AVE E, STE 101, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 (Tel: 3207621144)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 27, 2018

Recorded as AARON BALGAARD, M.D.

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 13, 2018

Registered at 111 17TH AVE E, STE 101, ALEXANDRIA, MN 563083734 (Tel: 3207621144)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 13, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #64378 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active May 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 13, 2013

Registered at 1010 N KANSAS ST, WICHITA, KS 672143124 (Tel: 3162932665)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 13, 2013

Registered at 1010 N KANSAS ST, WICHITA, KS 672143124

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 13, 2013

Recorded as AARON BALGAARD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 13, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #9408061 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124464623

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2013

Last Update: October 21, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

111 17th Ave E Ste 101

Alexandria, MN 563085274

Phone: 3207621144

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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