Active NPI 1467548008 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alberto Antonio Bolanos , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alberto Bolanos, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Bolanos delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 HOSPITAL LOOP NE STE 201.

Dr. Bolanos maintains professional affiliations with Sonora Community Hospital, Southwest Medical Associates, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of knee, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

101 Hospital Loop Ne Ste 201

Albuquerque, NM 871092128

Telephone 5057274430

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Jeffrey J. Guttas. Md, Inc. Facility NPI 1073517009

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

62 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (162 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bolanos (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Albuquerque Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 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
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	98	81	$113.14	$37.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	78	$209.27	$138.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	70	$141.66	$94.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$303.30	$169.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	64	19	$3.00	$0.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	61	57	$135.33	$40.30
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	11	$15.00	$6.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$213.75	$109.26
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	28	$1602.00	$124.81
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	19	$30.00	$17.70
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	22	17	$300.00	$121.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	20	$309.17	$68.75
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	21	17	$200.00	$62.98
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	15	15	$900.00	$157.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$300.00	$191.93
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$3821.67	$1209.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	265	44	$15.00	$7.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	104	$228.15	$150.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	62	$168.94	$107.23
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	62	46	$200.00	$63.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$293.17	$194.32
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	58	43	$30.00	$17.29
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	56	46	$90.00	$14.42
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	56	44	$303.57	$154.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	24	$120.00	$12.23
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	14	$75.00	$9.52
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	20	19	$900.00	$158.46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$80.00	$10.35
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	15	14	$500.00	$152.80
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	11	$2700.00	$1196.21
27435 Incision of back portion of knee joint capsule	12	11	$1500.00	$710.15
27425 Release of ligaments of knee joint	12	11	$750.00	$273.14
27350 Removal of knee cap	12	11	$1200.00	$384.53
27335 Incision of knee joint with removal of cartilage of front and back of knee	12	11	$1200.00	$444.85
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	11	11	$295.45	$35.79

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	186	122	$228.15	$150.93
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	95	18	$15.00	$7.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	72	44	$115.26	$76.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$293.17	$193.62
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	67	42	$179.20	$72.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	50	$161.97	$106.64
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	60	39	$30.00	$17.38
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	41	38	$91.46	$13.50
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	31	25	$127.42	$11.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	24	$80.00	$14.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	19	$117.14	$12.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	17	$115.20	$25.04
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	16	15	$900.00	$158.87
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$128.75	$9.73
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	12	12	$408.33	$73.69
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	11	11	$500.00	$153.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	345	58	$12.00	$5.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	287	145	$259.00	$153.22
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	95	58	$41.00	$17.21
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	94	59	$226.00	$83.51
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	86	56	$220.00	$121.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$383.23	$195.98
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	64	46	$106.00	$13.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	24	$178.00	$108.42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	25	$110.00	$14.25
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	29	17	$53.00	$28.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	21	$77.00	$12.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	19	$141.00	$25.62
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	18	18	$696.00	$160.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	14	$96.00	$10.63
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	14	$597.00	$74.63
27435 Incision of back portion of knee joint capsule	11	11	$1880.00	$474.66
27335 Incision of knee joint with removal of cartilage of front and back of knee	11	11	$1774.00	$446.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	313	54	$12.00	$6.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	247	129	$259.00	$129.81
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	93	53	$226.00	$98.68
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	90	53	$41.00	$17.37
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	85	54	$220.00	$115.99
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	52	32	$53.00	$28.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$385.00	$193.25
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	37	27	$106.00	$13.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	26	$110.00	$14.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$178.00	$90.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	20	$141.00	$25.99
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	20	17	$696.00	$161.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	17	$96.00	$13.18
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	15	$597.00	$77.69
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	13	12	$654.00	$160.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	13	$77.00	$10.98
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	11	11	$119.00	$17.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	753	13	$14.59	$11.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	464	194	$165.75	$123.45
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	384	70	$8.99	$6.17
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	129	70	$145.83	$107.02
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	127	70	$30.69	$19.41
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	123	68	$134.17	$103.95
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	70	45	$36.35	$25.29
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	62	50	$34.77	$12.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$242.05	$184.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	37	$112.65	$84.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	47	46	$91.27	$24.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	47	40	$26.34	$12.37
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	39	37	$557.71	$156.91
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	24	22	$187.32	$74.45
27425 Release of ligaments of knee joint	21	20	$768.32	$253.90
27435 Incision of back portion of knee joint capsule	21	20	$1174.66	$470.94
27335 Incision of knee joint with removal of cartilage of front and back of knee	21	19	$1142.42	$442.59
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	21	20	$404.60	$153.36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$322.02	$217.47
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	16	$31.03	$10.47
27422 Repair of dislocating knee cap	20	19	$1087.35	$411.66
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	18	$1988.89	$1474.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	13	$137.32	$67.87
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	16	14	$10.80	$9.26
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	16	16	$189.83	$74.66
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	14	14	$83.21	$16.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	13	$55.50	$10.49
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$25.04	$12.14
27036 Repair of hip joint capsule	12	12	$1471.43	$557.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	473	80	$3.24	$3.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	415	194	$143.19	$120.09
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	132	81	$159.30	$122.42
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	125	76	$26.96	$24.15
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	113	70	$111.72	$102.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$209.34	$180.51
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	44	33	$25.88	$23.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	40	40	$75.92	$24.52
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	39	35	$9.82	$9.05
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	38	36	$528.54	$150.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	24	$88.75	$81.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	35	31	$13.10	$12.12
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	28	$236.57	$214.79
76001 Imaging guidance for procedure, more than 1 hour	25	25	$41.17	$38.17
27036 Repair of hip joint capsule	19	19	$1241.79	$546.71
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	17	16	$78.56	$72.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	15	$11.97	$10.95
95832 Manual muscle testing of hand	17	11	$40.28	$37.09
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$1738.12	$1451.04
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	12	12	$353.89	$151.30
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	12	11	$82.12	$72.46
27425 Release of ligaments of knee joint	11	11	$552.12	$248.07
27435 Incision of back portion of knee joint capsule	11	11	$945.71	$440.33
27335 Incision of knee joint with removal of cartilage of front and back of knee	11	11	$954.78	$414.30
27422 Repair of dislocating knee cap	11	11	$949.30	$403.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	431	74	$3.15	$3.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	367	180	$138.74	$120.48
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	136	79	$160.17	$145.16
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	130	74	$115.62	$102.67
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	130	72	$34.10	$30.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$221.59	$180.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	37	$88.25	$82.40
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	52	32	$22.87	$21.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	38	37	$71.76	$25.29
12036 Repair of wound (20.1 to 30.0 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs	33	33	$513.30	$150.49
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	27	$231.24	$215.29
76001 Imaging guidance for procedure, more than 1 hour	27	26	$44.25	$38.18
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	27	23	$11.82	$9.09
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	23	$13.06	$12.18
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$79.46	$72.84
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone	15	15	$326.38	$152.09
27425 Release of ligaments of knee joint	15	14	$533.63	$248.89
27435 Incision of back portion of knee joint capsule	14	13	$947.49	$441.80
27335 Incision of knee joint with removal of cartilage of front and back of knee	14	14	$891.50	$415.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	11	$12.23	$10.27
27036 Repair of hip joint capsule	12	12	$1176.96	$548.70
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	11	11	$78.56	$73.49
27422 Repair of dislocating knee cap	11	11	$868.11	$405.14
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$1577.83	$1455.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-22

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NM MD2024-0451

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G84190

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nm License

MD2024-0451 (NM)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sonora Community Hospital

680 Guzzi Ln, Sonora, CA 953705288

Phone: 2095365780

Southwest Medical Associates, Llc

101 Hospital Loop Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871092128

Phone: 5057274430

Sonora Community Hospital

193 Fairview Ln, Sonora, CA 953704828

Phone: 2095365100

Secondary Practice Locations

100 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 424

San Mateo, CA 944013805

Phone: 6502624262

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners

Melinda Alfaro-Trombley , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1174684369

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Vivek Agrawal , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1275549156

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Sotelo , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot Surgery

NPI 1295731628

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Marchell Woodruff , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1609271337

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Olivia Morris , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1619998267

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Consuelo Apodaca , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1801516646

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

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 March 18, 2025

Registered at 101 HOSPITAL LOOP NE STE 201, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871092128 (Tel: 5057274430)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 18, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G84190 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location May 14, 2024

Registered at 2100 LOUISIANA BLVD NE STE 410, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871105412 (Tel: 5057244384)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 14, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD2024-0451 in NM)

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NPI Profile Active December 06, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2012

Registered at 100 S SAN MATEO DR, SUITE 424, SAN MATEO, CA 944013805 (Tel: 6502624262)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2012

Registered at 100 S SAN MATEO DR, SUITE 424, SAN MATEO, CA 944013805 (Tel: 6502624262)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2012

Recorded as ALBERTO BOLANOS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G84190 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467548008

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006

Last Update: August 22, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 424

San Mateo, CA 944013805

Phone: 6502624262

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