Active NPI 1316011729 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin David Robertson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Robertson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2001, Dr. Robertson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2014 S 6TH ST.

Dr. Robertson is affiliated with Astera Health and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2014 S 6th St

Brainerd, MN 564014529

Telephone 2188297812

Fax 2188294412

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern Orthopedics Ltd Facility NPI 1538206982

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Brainerd, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +0.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.6 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Brainerd, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Robertson (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Brainerd Specialty Average (24.6 Years) 24.6 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	1,120	11	$0.70	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	21	$174.35	$88.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	20	$168.00	$88.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	14	$163.00	$89.32
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$5402.09	$1223.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$5137.58	$1239.63
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$4437.00	$1145.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	16	$4621.88	$1277.88
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$4350.00	$1322.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$4514.24	$1344.74
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$4223.00	$1300.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	160	123	$147.92	$71.27
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	135	84	$27.85	$12.94
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	125	92	$201.78	$63.01
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	60	30	$103.45	$35.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	28	$87.06	$28.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	44	$281.50	$106.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	41	$125.58	$41.75
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	43	35	$122.50	$39.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$316.13	$102.31
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$208.95	$70.70
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	20	$111.28	$37.24
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	24	13	$13.92	$6.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	17	$4151.71	$1301.37
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	17	14	$1303.56	$402.71
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$313.50	$97.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	624	12	$20.09	$12.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	255	188	$144.50	$70.49
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	232	125	$27.85	$10.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	216	140	$197.38	$60.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	46	$84.25	$27.76
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	74	74	$203.49	$67.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	62	$276.33	$104.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	67	63	$131.06	$42.13
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	62	30	$102.88	$34.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$312.38	$102.55
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	34	$13.92	$5.69
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	59	46	$121.91	$39.67
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	28	$114.12	$38.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	24	22	$4294.02	$1327.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	24	$312.88	$97.36
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	12	$159.74	$46.27
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	17	14	$184.18	$49.74
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$100.75	$33.43
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	16	14	$79.13	$28.83
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	12	$1303.56	$412.45
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	14	12	$136.57	$48.53
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$4172.65	$1295.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-25

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 45105

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

Astera Health

415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN 564821264

Phone: 2186317495

Astera Health

415 Jefferson N St, Wadena, MN 564821264

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Steven Bardolph , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1053414466

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ian Shields , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063913853

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Nicholas Lesmeister , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1073933719

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Megan Kempf , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154971828

Physician Assistant

Dr. Amy Lelwica , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1225164346

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katierae Herron , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235809070

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2021

Registered at 4 DEERWOOD AVE NW, WADENA, MN 564821296 (Tel: 2186311360)

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NPI Profile Active October 30, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 30, 2012

Registered at 2014 S 6TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 564014529 (Tel: 2188297812)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2012

Registered at 2014 S 6TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 564014529 (Tel: 2188297812)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 30, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN ROBERTSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 30, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #45105 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316011729

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 17, 2006

Last Update: March 25, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4 Deerwood Ave Nw

Wadena, MN 564821296

Phone: 2186311360

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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