Active NPI 1295888436 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Kramer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Kramer, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Kramer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1050 OLD DES PERES RD.

Dr. Kramer is affiliated with Orthopedic Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1050 Old Des Peres Rd
Suite 100

Saint Louis, MO 631311873

Telephone 3145690612

Fax 3145690618

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rueschhoff Physical Therapy Inc Facility NPI 1437155314

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +22.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.1 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

172 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (550 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

94.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kramer (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Saint Louis Specialty Average (20.1 Years) 20.1 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	207	161	$366.35	$88.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	182	106	$31.47	$0.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	156	107	$660.53	$69.31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	112	84	$309.84	$40.80
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	111	108	$359.35	$48.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	94	$534.33	$124.58
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	70	55	$405.17	$57.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$684.35	$162.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$443.59	$108.53
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	44	42	$23615.64	$1251.39
27437 Repair of knee cap	43	41	$10167.12	$325.77
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	29	$332.41	$34.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$185.38	$54.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$23406.82	$1250.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	201	153	$307.00	$87.62
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	191	121	$31.75	$1.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	182	125	$596.49	$66.78
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	126	121	$347.56	$48.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	106	$453.00	$124.07
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	113	87	$330.40	$45.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$613.00	$162.85
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	65	47	$391.00	$57.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$377.00	$106.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	34	$165.00	$54.64
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	33	$22747.00	$1232.54
27437 Repair of knee cap	33	33	$9802.00	$311.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	23	22	$334.78	$36.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	13	$318.00	$45.91
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	15	15	$449.00	$60.47
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$22745.00	$1261.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	286	150	$26.52	$1.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	205	155	$284.00	$90.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	190	149	$562.48	$69.34
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	129	125	$309.55	$48.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	101	$419.00	$127.19
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	113	85	$303.72	$47.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$568.00	$165.80
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	61	48	$362.00	$59.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$349.00	$112.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	41	$153.00	$56.51
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	40	$21062.00	$1290.52
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	27	$305.36	$36.40
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	18	$295.00	$47.27
27437 Repair of knee cap	16	16	$9076.00	$332.35
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	14	14	$12412.00	$568.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$21060.00	$1293.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	616	95	$15.87	$1.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	178	134	$201.04	$91.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	156	106	$578.43	$72.04
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	111	80	$271.27	$44.40
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	96	90	$282.98	$46.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	79	$310.45	$129.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$380.33	$169.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$294.10	$113.01
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	61	45	$344.21	$59.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	43	39	$19947.95	$1265.63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	29	$283.19	$36.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	24	$127.57	$56.57
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	16	16	$11750.63	$574.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$534.83	$135.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	697	102	$15.00	$1.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	174	$159.14	$74.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	163	105	$399.56	$68.29
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	104	101	$270.00	$43.05
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	103	81	$266.84	$42.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$268.92	$105.57
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	65	54	$329.00	$53.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	52	$235.20	$108.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$364.00	$164.04
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	36	$270.00	$34.02
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$16470.00	$1383.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$511.00	$138.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,115	161	$15.00	$1.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	368	244	$149.00	$72.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	247	170	$371.63	$65.56
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	122	88	$252.30	$39.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$254.00	$104.70
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	106	103	$259.42	$40.21
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	76	63	$313.00	$51.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$347.00	$157.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	35	$215.00	$106.90
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	33	$15686.00	$1372.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	24	24	$246.00	$29.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$487.00	$135.77
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$16646.00	$1373.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,156	181	$14.33	$1.78
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	960	17	$18.88	$11.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	476	297	$142.00	$71.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	243	173	$335.26	$62.70
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	127	111	$248.86	$38.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	121	$242.00	$105.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	120	81	$229.66	$35.64
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	74	63	$298.00	$50.15
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	43	$238.59	$28.70
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	40	38	$14939.00	$1372.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$330.00	$162.42
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	24	$464.00	$135.96
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	25	20	$604.80	$93.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$205.00	$105.93
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	15	15	$342.00	$51.99
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$333.00	$47.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,009	183	$5.25	$1.79
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	960	16	$18.88	$12.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	432	308	$142.00	$71.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	212	164	$331.94	$62.35
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	180	145	$245.00	$37.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	162	162	$242.00	$105.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	145	91	$217.00	$33.59
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	117	88	$298.00	$49.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	38	$234.00	$28.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	41	$205.00	$105.13
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	42	38	$640.00	$95.06
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	38	37	$14939.00	$1299.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$464.00	$135.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$330.00	$161.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$110.00	$42.41
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$15853.00	$1365.05
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	15	14	$8447.00	$513.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-23

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MO R1J53

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

202779617 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mercy Health Plans

D76757 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P00194627

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthlink

142248 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

4134104 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wps Tricare

43092556563080A001

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

3048031001 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare

0900070 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Health Plan

1293 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Mo

21043 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Associates Llc

1050 Old Des Peres Rd, Saint Louis, MO 631311873

Phone: 3145690612

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 06, 2017

Registered at 1050 OLD DES PERES RD, SUITE 100, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631311873 (Tel: 3145690612)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 06, 2017

Registered at 1050 OLD DES PERES RD, SUITE 100, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631311873 (Tel: 3145690612)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 06, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT KRAMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 06, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R1J53 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active February 12, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2014

Registered at 3009 N BALLAS RD, SUITE 105B, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631312322 (Tel: 3144322323)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2014

Registered at 3009 N BALLAS RD, SUITE 105B, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631312322 (Tel: 3144322323)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 12, 2014

Recorded as ROBERT KRAMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R1J53 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295888436

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 19, 2007

Last Update: March 23, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1050 Old Des Peres Rd, Suite 100

Saint Louis, MO 631311873

Phone: 3145690612

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