Active NPI 1831164094 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward R Sweetser , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Las Cruces, NM

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Sweetser, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Las Cruces, NM. Practice services are available at 4351 E. LOHMAN AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, 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

4351 E. Lohman Ave
Suite 301

Las Cruces, NM 88011

Telephone 5755329755

Fax 5755328881

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Las Cruces Physician Services Llc Facility NPI 1669708467

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Las Cruces, NM

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 23.4 Yrs

State Avg: 28.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Las Cruces, NM (162 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	44	$115.00	$43.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	23	17	$269.00	$63.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$5693.00	$1393.25
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	16	$157.72	$35.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$289.00	$105.10
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	11	$110.00	$29.99
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	12	12	$128.00	$11.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	169	120	$115.00	$43.26
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	90	78	$146.59	$32.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$289.00	$103.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	71	62	$269.00	$62.69
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	56	50	$121.14	$12.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	53	$195.00	$70.90
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	47	$102.00	$38.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	45	45	$5693.00	$1364.38
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	33	28	$127.27	$29.01
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	26	$5316.00	$1387.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	245	59	$32.00	$12.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	137	97	$115.00	$42.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	112	$289.00	$103.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	101	88	$165.35	$31.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	91	65	$271.96	$60.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	66	$195.00	$69.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	46	43	$102.00	$37.83
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	41	$5693.00	$1397.40
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	32	27	$140.00	$28.53
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	32	14	$420.00	$146.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	18	$5316.00	$1381.85
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	12	12	$210.00	$52.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	165	46	$32.00	$10.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	123	93	$115.00	$41.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$289.00	$104.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	79	78	$167.00	$32.76
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	66	64	$5693.00	$1379.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	60	59	$102.00	$37.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	57	$195.00	$70.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	54	49	$269.00	$59.08
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	24	24	$146.00	$32.38
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	23	$5316.00	$1330.39
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	22	$140.00	$28.98
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	12	11	$210.00	$51.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-09

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NM 77-108

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

71084746 (NM)

Medicaid State Provider ID

15156 (NM)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

13 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Charles Metzger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1003819335

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Britteni Romero , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083181051

Physician Assistant

Francisco Rodriguez , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114112547

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Robert Biedermann , DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1154420115

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Devon Grant , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1306798442

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Omar Jan , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1376696971

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 21, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2013

Registered at 4351 E. LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 301, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011 (Tel: 5755329755)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2013

Registered at 4351 E. LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 301, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011 (Tel: 5755329755)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 21, 2013

Recorded as EDWARD SWEETSER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 21, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #77-108 in NM)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831164094

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 21, 2006

Last Update: September 09, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4351 E. Lohman Ave, Suite 301

Las Cruces, NM 88011

Phone: 5755329755

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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