Active NPI 1245486612 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Erich Gauger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Edina, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Erich Gauger, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Edina, MN. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2008, Dr. Gauger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at SPORTS AND ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS.

Dr. Gauger is affiliated with Allina Health System and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Sports And Orthopaedic Specialists
8100 W 78th St Suite 230

Edina, MN 55439

Telephone 7637809155

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Allina Health System Facility NPI 1295031649

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Edina, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -5.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

48 Specialists

Practicing in Edina, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gauger (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Edina Specialty Average (23.4 Years) 23.4 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$532.50	$159.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	39	$408.50	$124.80
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	34	27	$17.90	$7.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	28	$288.90	$88.65
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	28	17	$156.71	$40.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$359.00	$108.14
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	19	17	$2512.32	$493.78
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	15	11	$149.50	$38.18
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	14	13	$323.85	$59.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	61	25	$155.55	$41.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	47	$394.40	$122.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$515.30	$162.08
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	41	25	$17.90	$6.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$346.00	$109.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$279.70	$89.00
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	14	12	$2521.26	$464.69

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	59	49	$378.70	$126.60
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	54	31	$17.00	$6.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$490.00	$162.45
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	40	18	$146.60	$42.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	29	$266.40	$90.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$326.00	$111.05
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	17	14	$2562.00	$504.36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	12	$252.34	$55.24
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$529.80	$179.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	112	47	$17.00	$6.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	63	$304.00	$126.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$460.00	$167.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$301.00	$111.97
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	46	22	$126.35	$39.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$210.00	$91.59
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	26	22	$225.00	$52.27
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	21	13	$122.00	$38.34
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	18	14	$241.50	$50.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$415.00	$97.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	11	11	$301.36	$69.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	140	43	$15.00	$6.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	103	$303.00	$107.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	65	$304.00	$109.61
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	47	22	$126.00	$39.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	33	$208.00	$75.48
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	23	$232.92	$51.22
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	26	13	$116.00	$36.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$407.00	$100.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	145	48	$15.00	$6.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	117	$294.00	$104.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	48	$293.00	$106.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	37	$199.00	$69.75
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	24	$225.33	$48.23
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	26	18	$224.15	$44.51
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	24	11	$92.50	$26.12
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	19	13	$107.00	$33.54
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	13	$117.00	$36.47
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	12	11	$2195.92	$476.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$278.00	$99.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-11

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 52666

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

Allina Health System

440 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 553021109

Phone: 3206825225

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2019

Registered at SPORTS AND ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS, 8100 W 78TH ST SUITE 230, EDINA, MN 55439 (Tel: 7637809155)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2019

Registered at SPORTS AND ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS, 8100 W 78TH ST SUITE 230, EDINA, MN 55439 (Tel: 9529469777)

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Updated Practice Location July 05, 2018

Registered at 9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW, COON RAPIDS, MN 55433 (Tel: 7637809155)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 05, 2018

Registered at 9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW, COON RAPIDS, MN 554335841 (Tel: 7637809155)

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NPI Profile Active August 04, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2014

Registered at 4102 PINION DR # 10MDG, USAF ACADEMY, CO 808402502 (Tel: 7193335042)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2014

Registered at 4102 PINION DR # 10MDG, USAF ACADEMY, CO 808402502 (Tel: 7193335042)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 04, 2014

Recorded as ERICH GAUGER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #52666 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245486612

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 17, 2008

Last Update: March 11, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Sports And Orthopaedic Specialists, 8100 W 78th St Suite 230

Edina, MN 55439

Phone: 9529469777

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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