Active NPI 1962794503 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Andrew Keller , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Hickory, NC

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Keller, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2011, Dr. Keller delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 214 18TH ST SE.

Dr. Keller maintains professional affiliations with Comprehab, Inc, Orthocarolina and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

214 18th St Se

Hickory, NC 286021363

Telephone 8286241630

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hickory Orthopaedic Center, Pa Facility NPI 1760437677

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Hickory, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -9.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (1019 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Keller (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,008	118	$8.00	$0.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	179	$237.00	$122.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	130	119	$216.38	$64.68
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	90	78	$90.00	$32.51
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	66	53	$102.00	$44.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$390.00	$159.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	31	$151.00	$87.55
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	26	$1199.00	$130.73
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	26	26	$1199.00	$135.70
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	19	$4914.00	$1374.52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	18	$84.00	$44.86
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$3104.90	$1021.01
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$1884.00	$161.93
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	17	17	$1750.00	$156.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$452.00	$167.67
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$98.00	$37.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$344.00	$163.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$275.00	$107.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,408	149	$8.00	$1.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	290	229	$237.00	$121.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	172	150	$223.33	$66.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	166	139	$90.00	$32.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	82	71	$102.00	$44.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$390.00	$159.13
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	37	35	$3054.00	$990.45
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	37	34	$1199.00	$134.33
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	31	29	$1884.00	$164.70
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	28	$1199.00	$135.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	28	$151.00	$86.98
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	29	26	$1750.00	$128.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	25	$80.08	$42.18
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	22	21	$98.00	$37.88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	19	$344.00	$172.86
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$4526.42	$1387.84
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$106.00	$38.19
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	16	16	$2759.75	$439.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$275.00	$107.67
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$95.85	$31.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$452.00	$168.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	668	97	$8.00	$1.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	263	194	$237.00	$120.48
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	148	114	$90.00	$32.55
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	144	121	$220.94	$64.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$390.00	$162.19
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	64	49	$102.00	$44.01
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	30	29	$1199.00	$140.93
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	28	23	$11.00	$5.80
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	22	22	$1884.00	$168.08
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	21	21	$1750.00	$172.20
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	21	$3054.00	$1040.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$151.00	$87.63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	15	$75.50	$39.41
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$4118.42	$1421.68
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	14	$1199.00	$135.63

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	189	136	$237.05	$126.68
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	142	117	$90.00	$31.54
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	129	28	$7.63	$1.20
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	104	61	$11.00	$5.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	86	$216.08	$65.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$390.00	$162.85
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	34	29	$102.00	$44.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	26	$151.00	$87.99
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	22	22	$1199.00	$151.34
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	15	$4047.00	$1432.04
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$1750.00	$228.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$275.00	$109.62
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$1884.00	$172.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	133	$155.20	$75.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	149	14	$4.98	$1.46
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	122	57	$8.30	$5.94
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	63	$53.14	$21.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	81	70	$276.89	$65.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$214.86	$108.32
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	26	26	$354.42	$185.24
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	22	21	$71.45	$25.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$83.77	$44.68
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	22	22	$2007.23	$1123.46
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	19	19	$1409.89	$431.37
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	18	18	$1216.67	$185.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$263.00	$213.90
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$2772.77	$1539.11
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	13	12	$83.69	$37.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	474	42	$5.00	$1.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	169	$157.80	$72.37
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	141	64	$8.55	$6.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	126	$215.28	$108.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	119	88	$48.73	$18.30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	107	82	$294.37	$64.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	44	$118.14	$42.72
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	38	32	$67.37	$22.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$161.38	$103.07
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	29	$358.31	$177.03
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	29	29	$2031.76	$1045.34
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	22	20	$2788.86	$1428.08
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	21	21	$378.52	$100.44
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	21	20	$1422.38	$384.00
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	20	13	$47.20	$20.55
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$59.94	$24.00
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$121.50	$73.89
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$1230.40	$144.66
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	13	11	$46.15	$22.35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$69.18	$28.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	96	$147.32	$71.70
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	81	38	$8.27	$6.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$211.78	$108.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	47	40	$21.09	$10.63
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	28	21	$16.00	$11.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	25	$163.38	$105.06
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	25	21	$311.08	$92.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	20	$205.40	$61.49
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	12	$347.15	$173.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	19	$169.00	$73.72
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	22	$17.00	$9.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$217.53	$110.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 2021-00824

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

Comprehab, Inc

2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280541478

Phone: 7048247800

Orthocarolina

214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 286021363

Phone: 7043232276

Comprehab, Inc

2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280541478

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Katz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1063488914

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katherine Rose Christinzio , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1346209517

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Sarah Riley , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1518628932

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Joseph Popper , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1528355179

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kyle Fox , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1679010904

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2022

Registered at 4601 PARK RD, STE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209 (Tel: 7043233000)

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2021

Registered at 214 18TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 286021363 (Tel: 8286241630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2021

Registered at 4601 PARK RD STE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 282092290 (Tel: 7043232377)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2021

Recorded as ROBERT KELLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2021-00824 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active May 13, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 13, 2011

Registered at 2799 W. GRAND BOULEVARD, HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI 482022608 (Tel: 6194367467)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 13, 2011

Registered at 2799 W. GRAND BOULEVARD, HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI 482022608 (Tel: 6194367467)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 13, 2011

Recorded as ROBERT KELLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 13, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #4301 098 280 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 13, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962794503

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 13, 2011

Last Update: August 24, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4601 Park Rd, Ste 300

Charlotte, NC 28209

Phone: 7043233000

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