Active NPI 1548247604 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard A Gittinger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Parma, OH

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Gittinger, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Parma, OH. Practice services are available at 6115 POWERS BLVD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established 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

6115 Powers Blvd
Ste. 100

Parma, OH 441295471

Telephone 4408421570

Fax 4408428230

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southwest Orthopaedics, Inc. Facility NPI 1457393928

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Parma, OH

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 33.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Parma, OH (984 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.0% 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 (2019)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	322	63	$10.00	$1.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	57	$265.92	$64.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	43	$130.00	$72.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	25	$101.60	$43.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	14	$145.83	$33.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,600	402	$9.97	$1.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	724	341	$274.82	$63.59
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	539	61	$21.08	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	435	313	$130.00	$67.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	193	162	$100.00	$40.63
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	175	132	$125.00	$27.07
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	138	136	$145.00	$31.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	125	$195.00	$99.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	126	$195.00	$100.44
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	118	88	$120.00	$25.60
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	107	25	$297.90	$143.36
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	101	100	$142.00	$30.69
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	70	43	$210.00	$43.73
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	61	37	$206.00	$38.99
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	50	40	$238.00	$48.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	45	44	$170.00	$36.11
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	33	32	$130.00	$27.38
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	32	19	$130.00	$26.19
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	23	$145.00	$30.16
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	27	27	$135.00	$69.83
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	17	$140.00	$30.60
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	16	$120.00	$24.98
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$135.00	$29.49
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	12	$130.00	$27.89
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$63.00	$37.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,980	384	$10.17	$1.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	909	349	$216.80	$52.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	462	348	$130.14	$69.64
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	210	157	$98.90	$28.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	168	145	$100.00	$41.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	167	$195.00	$103.13
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	165	159	$112.88	$32.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	113	$195.00	$103.10
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	114	111	$111.79	$32.83
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	106	86	$100.19	$26.70
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	97	27	$275.00	$151.71
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	96	27	$25.00	$0.12
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	70	65	$140.47	$38.69
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	45	29	$206.00	$39.82
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	44	34	$182.95	$40.31
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	42	37	$94.29	$28.25
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	38	21	$158.05	$34.14
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	34	23	$102.94	$28.61
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	29	21	$95.86	$27.17
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	26	26	$107.31	$30.91
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	21	20	$238.00	$49.28
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$135.00	$71.52
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	12	$115.56	$31.63
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	11	$111.39	$27.37
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	15	$92.94	$29.34
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	16	15	$80.44	$25.54
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$63.00	$38.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$250.00	$133.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OH 35051562G

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

0752716 (OH)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners

Jason Wehe , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073594701

Physician Assistant

Dr. Daniel Karns , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1174593099

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Richard Swierad , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1215310446

Physical Therapist

Edythe Coe , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1316010465

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Blane Mccoy , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1447237607

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michael Scharf , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1528383312

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 20, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 378, SANDUSKY, OH 448710378 (Tel: 4196091112)

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NPI Profile Active January 11, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 11, 2011

Registered at 6115 POWERS BLVD, STE. 100, PARMA, OH 441295471 (Tel: 4408421570)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 11, 2011

Registered at 6115 POWERS BLVD, STE. 100, PARMA, OH 441295471 (Tel: 4408421570)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 11, 2011

Recorded as RICHARD GITTINGER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 11, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35051562G in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548247604

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 29, 2005

Last Update: September 20, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 378

Sandusky, OH 448710378

Phone: 4196091112

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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