Active NPI 1427058577 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul David Thompson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Thompson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2014 S 6TH ST.

Dr. Thompson is affiliated with St Josephs Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 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

Practice Address

2014 S 6th St

Brainerd, MN 56401

Telephone 2188297812

Fax 2188299751

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern Orthopedics Ltd Facility NPI 1538206982

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

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

30 Yrs +5.4 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

68.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thompson (30 Years) 30 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
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,104	15	$45.32	$8.87
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	432	76	$12.29	$6.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	195	138	$247.63	$86.17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	126	88	$290.02	$67.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	82	$354.95	$123.47
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	37	34	$107.59	$36.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	32	$157.33	$55.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	34	25	$68.62	$25.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$312.63	$106.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$479.86	$159.40
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	25	$115.07	$36.97
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	27	19	$85.33	$26.18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	21	19	$91.00	$29.28
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	20	15	$68.05	$21.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$495.55	$121.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	720	11	$20.80	$9.42
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	445	80	$10.86	$6.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	139	$241.50	$86.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	99	$343.02	$124.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	114	80	$286.69	$66.84
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	27	$59.68	$25.96
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	31	$91.50	$36.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$474.00	$160.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$297.29	$104.92
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	33	32	$84.27	$36.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$152.75	$55.25
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	17	$71.00	$26.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$74.27	$29.71
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	15	$72.90	$27.30
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	18	15	$61.22	$24.26
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	14	13	$56.43	$21.23
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$4765.00	$1199.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$84.85	$32.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	496	93	$10.00	$6.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	158	$319.22	$126.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	110	$224.16	$88.23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	117	89	$264.98	$65.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	64	56	$77.00	$36.54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	43	$53.00	$26.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$461.71	$162.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	52	34	$82.00	$37.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$307.20	$109.59
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	14	$71.00	$32.82
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	12	$61.00	$26.78
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	17	16	$65.00	$30.01
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$4767.00	$1214.82

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	203	162	$295.19	$127.89
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	166	109	$18.00	$10.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	156	117	$255.08	$66.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	105	$202.84	$90.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$450.47	$165.66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	63	49	$77.00	$35.82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	59	46	$53.00	$25.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	35	29	$82.00	$35.92
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	31	19	$49.00	$21.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	22	$122.09	$56.15
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$65.00	$29.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$297.43	$111.05
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	13	$61.00	$26.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	16	14	$9.00	$5.70
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	12	11	$71.00	$31.94
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$290.27	$97.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	191	$196.35	$74.39
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	138	91	$18.00	$11.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	131	93	$243.33	$63.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$287.97	$106.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	49	$52.01	$23.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	66	$289.31	$108.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	66	51	$76.33	$32.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	43	33	$80.81	$34.41
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	33	23	$60.39	$25.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	24	19	$70.00	$29.94
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	24	19	$9.00	$6.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$118.32	$45.24
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$64.33	$27.09
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	17	11	$61.41	$26.26
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	17	11	$58.00	$24.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$287.00	$99.16
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	12	$192.20	$47.19
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$61.38	$19.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$201.50	$75.53
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	12	11	$48.42	$20.14
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$5301.00	$1397.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	317	240	$179.91	$72.72
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	199	128	$25.60	$12.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	181	135	$286.65	$62.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	125	$265.37	$106.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	78	56	$55.04	$20.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$266.02	$105.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	58	46	$111.33	$31.74
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	49	41	$75.65	$30.28
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	43	43	$180.47	$75.05
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	39	24	$52.92	$19.17
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	33	28	$68.39	$27.78
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	14	$60.22	$24.54
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	22	18	$57.36	$23.86
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	20	15	$56.65	$23.45
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	18	13	$14.78	$6.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$109.00	$44.51
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$4082.65	$1300.64
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$250.12	$97.51
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	15	$1449.75	$403.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$4793.86	$1392.77
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$63.00	$25.32
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	12	11	$1868.00	$460.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	145	$153.75	$70.84
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	105	74	$29.47	$12.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	102	82	$246.85	$63.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	78	$267.80	$106.07
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	40	34	$114.54	$37.68
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$207.47	$73.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	29	$72.83	$24.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$301.69	$104.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	35	28	$123.23	$33.20
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	35	19	$73.09	$24.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	26	$123.90	$43.38
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	23	23	$298.98	$97.81
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	16	$74.89	$27.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	14	$82.56	$29.97
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	16	11	$82.44	$29.39
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	16	11	$15.65	$6.74
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$99.67	$33.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	255	176	$146.40	$71.15
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	133	86	$27.85	$10.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	130	93	$197.55	$60.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	92	$278.19	$105.59
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	56	44	$121.81	$39.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	55	44	$87.77	$28.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	49	49	$215.51	$69.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$331.83	$105.18
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	38	22	$78.42	$25.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	25	$101.91	$34.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	32	$134.31	$41.84
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	21	$13.92	$5.81
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	22	17	$75.27	$25.19
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	17	$4403.36	$1367.10
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	12	$97.96	$33.78
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$311.89	$97.36
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$106.73	$33.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 43808

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

694428100 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Josephs Medical Center

523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 564013054

Phone: 2188287394

St Josephs Medical Center

301 2nd Ave Nw, Staples, MN 564793336

Phone: 2188947870

St Josephs Medical Center

2014 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188297812

St Josephs Medical Center

2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188287100

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2018

Registered at 2014 S 6TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401 (Tel: 2188297812)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2018

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST MCL2CRED, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187863146)

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NPI Profile Active August 26, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location August 26, 2010

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

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2010

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 26, 2010

Recorded as PAUL THOMPSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #43808 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427058577

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 29, 2005

Last Update: August 30, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 E 3rd St Mcl2cred

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187863146

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