Active NPI 1790444800 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Elizabeth Rutherford , PA

Physician Assistant • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Elizabeth Rutherford, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Elizabeth Rutherford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1901 MEDI PARK DR STE 2050.

Elizabeth Rutherford maintains professional affiliations with Radiology And Imaging Consultants Pc, High Plains Radiological Association Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, imaging for evaluation of swallowing function, fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2050

Amarillo, TX 791062109

Telephone 8063553352

Fax 8063555367

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 High Plains Radiological Association Llp Facility NPI 1205897360

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Amarillo, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

5 Yrs -7.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.9 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

61 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rutherford (5 Years) 5 Yrs

Amarillo Specialty Average (12.9 Years) 12.9 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
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	174	174	$48.00	$7.61
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	104	103	$92.00	$20.51
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	53	51	$387.00	$58.95
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	51	51	$43.00	$9.81
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	40	26	$382.00	$83.89
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	40	38	$449.00	$87.43
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	39	39	$232.00	$56.07
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	39	39	$103.00	$14.47
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	30	30	$75.00	$11.22
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	24	24	$425.00	$67.98
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	23	23	$122.00	$26.83
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician	22	22	$78.00	$16.95
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	19	18	$252.00	$40.37
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	13	13	$450.00	$67.48
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$135.00	$24.40
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	11	11	$272.00	$60.49
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	11	11	$123.00	$34.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	270	267	$48.00	$7.74
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	62	60	$43.00	$10.11
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	55	49	$103.00	$14.59
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	49	49	$92.00	$21.01
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	44	39	$75.00	$11.51
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	40	35	$425.00	$68.06
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	36	34	$232.00	$57.59
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	34	34	$387.00	$59.85
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	30	28	$478.93	$90.05
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician	26	26	$78.00	$17.29
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	26	15	$382.00	$85.81
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	16	16	$81.00	$23.83
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	14	14	$48.00	$7.74
32408 Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin	13	13	$524.00	$123.25
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	13	13	$450.00	$71.15
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	12	11	$272.00	$61.43
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	11	11	$123.00	$34.99
74340 Radiological supervision and interpretation of placement of long small bowel tube procedure	11	11	$103.00	$20.63
74221 Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	11	11	$122.00	$27.47
62328 Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance	11	11	$314.00	$70.08
44500 Dilation of stomach and/or small bowel using long gastrointestinal tube	11	11	$111.00	$15.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	86	86	$48.00	$7.86
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	36	30	$103.00	$14.99
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	30	28	$75.00	$11.24
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	29	28	$43.00	$10.13
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	25	24	$425.00	$68.19
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	15	11	$382.00	$86.26
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	14	13	$232.00	$58.20
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	13	12	$483.54	$92.97
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	13	13	$92.00	$21.27
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	13	13	$387.00	$60.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-14

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

High Plains Radiological Association Llp

1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061799

Phone: 8062122000

Radiology And Imaging Consultants Pc

1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 809095599

Phone: 7193655120

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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