Active NPI 1164603866 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darin D Tessier , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darin Tessier, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Tessier delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10425 HUFFMEISTER ROAD SUITE 320.

Dr. Tessier is affiliated with Ortholonestar Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10425 Huffmeister Road Suite 320

Houston, TX 77065

Telephone 2819552650

Fax 2819555875

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 New Day Orthopedics, Pllc Facility NPI 1134610116

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -5.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

214 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tessier (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	233	133	$338.00	$126.55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	93	73	$137.46	$46.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	80	56	$102.78	$34.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$510.00	$168.78
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	66	16	$129.00	$63.05
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	65	18	$10.00	$0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	46	$233.00	$90.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	17	$220.00	$67.94
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$96.00	$31.10
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	14	14	$65.00	$48.23
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	11	$3391.00	$1102.12

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	182	105	$338.00	$127.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	73	$233.00	$89.81
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	85	20	$96.00	$24.91
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	81	17	$88.00	$21.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$510.00	$167.51
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	65	53	$137.11	$46.29
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting	64	20	$58.00	$13.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	59	45	$104.54	$36.02
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	48	18	$111.00	$30.60
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	38	27	$10.00	$0.13
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	30	16	$96.00	$28.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	28	22	$210.00	$64.14
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	15	$108.00	$36.70

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	214	109	$339.57	$131.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	65	$233.00	$93.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$510.00	$168.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	83	40	$218.86	$68.66
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	76	12	$111.00	$31.27
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	72	52	$133.00	$49.21
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	70	15	$96.00	$24.35
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting	61	13	$58.00	$13.65
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	54	22	$8.00	$0.12
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	54	13	$88.00	$20.82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	35	$100.49	$34.90
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	41	20	$108.00	$38.62
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	19	17	$1957.11	$1096.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	13	$120.88	$42.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	12	$140.00	$49.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	76	$286.08	$95.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	59	$418.79	$133.96
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	53	11	$1.00	$0.14
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	51	38	$149.18	$49.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$410.34	$114.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	24	$131.86	$35.44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	41	28	$229.72	$66.64
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	31	18	$137.39	$36.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$685.93	$175.24
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	22	$176.39	$46.12
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	17	$149.68	$38.59
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	16	$3167.00	$1219.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	63	$455.99	$78.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$658.98	$112.20
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	31	21	$249.81	$45.60
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	24	$183.52	$34.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	29	21	$351.13	$65.19
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	26	13	$206.92	$35.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	16	$150.00	$47.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	13	$263.89	$47.03
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$7499.29	$1306.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	37	$147.18	$74.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$219.35	$110.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$84.00	$46.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$320.00	$156.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	11	11	$125.09	$30.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	140	75	$147.09	$74.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$223.85	$107.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	23	$144.96	$29.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	22	16	$144.55	$40.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	12	$265.95	$69.38
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	20	11	$127.00	$35.61
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$160.00	$35.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	66	$146.83	$70.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$217.77	$104.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	16	$140.17	$28.23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	17	$154.97	$54.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-06-03

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX R6119

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 - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License TX R6119

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ortholonestar Pllc

22485 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 770701560

Phone: 2819557577

Secondary Practice Locations

22485 Tomball Pkwy Ste 2100

Houston, TX 770701560

Phone: 2819552650

9645 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 110

Cypress, TX 774335292

Phone: 2819552650

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Luber Reyes Morales

Physical Therapist

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Dr. Stacy Bacon , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Fogarty , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Amanda Folger

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R6119 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location October 20, 2021

Registered at 10425 HUFFMEISTER ROAD SUITE 320, HOUSTON, TX 77065 (Tel: 2819552650)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 20, 2021

Registered at 11800 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 770653840 (Tel: 2819557577)

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Updated Practice Location April 15, 2019

Registered at 24721 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375 (Tel: 2815717508)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2019

Registered at 24721 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 773757727 (Tel: 2815717508)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 15, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R6119 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active August 06, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2014

Registered at 200 MONTGOMERY HWY, SUITE 200, VESTAVIA, AL 352161842 (Tel: 2058772663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2014

Registered at 200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 200, VESTAVIA, AL 352161896 (Tel: 2058772663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 06, 2014

Recorded as DARIN TESSIER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 06, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #32272 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164603866

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 21, 2007

Last Update: June 03, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

11800 Fm 1960 Rd W

Houston, TX 770653840

Phone: 2819557577

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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