Active NPI 1417948084 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen G Littlejohn , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Longview, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Littlejohn, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Longview, TX. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1992, Dr. Littlejohn delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 323 E HAWKINS PKWY STE A.

Dr. Littlejohn is affiliated with Christus Trinity Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

323 E Hawkins Pkwy Ste A

Longview, TX 756057905

Telephone 9037582746

Fax 9037587127

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Longview Orthopaedic Clinic Association Facility NPI 1053476259

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Longview, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Longview, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Littlejohn (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Longview Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 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
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	172	107	$233.28	$46.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	85	$204.00	$64.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	85	$289.00	$93.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	76	$251.00	$79.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$375.00	$129.54
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	57	51	$4303.00	$1250.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	47	$127.00	$34.21
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	48	47	$406.00	$141.49
26055 Incision of tendon covering	38	33	$2058.00	$260.10
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	34	30	$1621.88	$467.15
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	29	27	$119.00	$52.35
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$496.00	$178.25
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$4307.00	$1205.74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$441.00	$170.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	182	110	$228.91	$44.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	98	$204.00	$64.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	90	$289.00	$93.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$251.00	$79.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$375.00	$130.04
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	67	66	$4303.00	$1224.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	40	$127.00	$34.67
26055 Incision of tendon covering	45	37	$2058.00	$261.82
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	39	$406.00	$139.88
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$496.00	$176.53
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	29	24	$1669.03	$472.33
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	17	$4307.00	$1246.45
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	11	11	$119.00	$50.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	205	106	$227.27	$47.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	112	$173.37	$64.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$238.74	$80.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	63	58	$4451.32	$1227.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$361.13	$131.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$252.74	$95.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	35	$204.00	$64.47
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	32	29	$4442.94	$1228.88
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$467.19	$177.83
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	29	$349.00	$141.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$251.00	$80.08
26055 Incision of tendon covering	27	24	$1933.44	$262.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	25	18	$224.84	$44.04
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	17	$1525.28	$433.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	12	$442.08	$190.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$375.00	$130.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$289.00	$89.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	318	136	$218.04	$47.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	137	$161.00	$65.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	126	$234.00	$81.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	96	$236.00	$96.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$357.00	$130.68
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	65	64	$316.00	$143.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	52	48	$4595.00	$1247.11
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	40	38	$4597.00	$1244.94
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$449.00	$181.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	26	$98.00	$35.43
26055 Incision of tendon covering	30	23	$1881.00	$237.41
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	27	27	$1457.00	$427.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	259	119	$231.89	$48.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	230	230	$331.60	$126.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	135	$220.39	$78.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	93	68	$92.68	$25.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	68	$164.41	$50.70
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	45	$4958.76	$1345.31
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$286.45	$135.78
26055 Incision of tendon covering	27	22	$1602.78	$248.03
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	23	$5009.50	$1334.11
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	24	23	$1650.33	$411.58
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$3883.93	$1215.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	158	90	$212.28	$60.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	157	116	$108.00	$43.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	121	94	$120.00	$30.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	113	112	$311.00	$124.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	106	$137.00	$71.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	105	$204.00	$104.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	91	54	$244.89	$47.15
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	88	59	$32.00	$6.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	79	$205.92	$77.27
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	78	31	$310.00	$224.09
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	75	71	$141.00	$39.43
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	63	58	$5970.86	$1335.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	46	$153.00	$28.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	44	$168.00	$50.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	40	$258.10	$134.13
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	38	38	$6260.74	$1309.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	27	$83.00	$25.00
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	32	$156.00	$34.97
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$128.00	$31.83
26055 Incision of tendon covering	16	15	$1255.00	$274.31
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	16	15	$4425.63	$1186.33
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	15	13	$1794.53	$405.04
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	12	12	$73.00	$16.10

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	244	180	$108.00	$41.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	197	107	$204.90	$59.36
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	182	140	$120.00	$29.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	180	$204.00	$102.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	156	$137.00	$70.40
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	148	86	$32.00	$7.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	95	79	$153.00	$27.70
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	87	82	$141.00	$38.68
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	73	29	$310.00	$143.02
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	54	53	$6756.85	$1323.66
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	45	43	$7570.00	$1326.58
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	42	29	$128.00	$28.71
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	36	$156.00	$33.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$235.00	$133.26
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	27	20	$129.00	$33.19
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	23	16	$112.00	$29.86
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	22	22	$171.00	$35.68
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$3469.00	$166.15
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	20	20	$2890.00	$231.26
26055 Incision of tendon covering	19	16	$1596.00	$520.65
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$4669.00	$986.76
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	16	16	$4846.00	$1202.33
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	15	$1956.00	$403.14
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$147.00	$29.97
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	12	11	$73.00	$19.59

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	298	211	$108.00	$41.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	210	210	$204.00	$102.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	207	105	$219.49	$61.30
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	190	89	$32.00	$6.59
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	188	148	$121.28	$28.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	184	163	$137.00	$68.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	104	92	$141.00	$37.58
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	102	31	$310.00	$146.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	82	70	$153.00	$27.09
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	56	52	$156.00	$33.00
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	51	46	$7570.00	$1270.96
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	45	43	$6634.00	$1298.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	40	30	$128.00	$28.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	33	$235.00	$129.82
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	33	32	$171.00	$36.33
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	26	19	$129.00	$33.24
26055 Incision of tendon covering	23	17	$1596.00	$468.50
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	16	$126.00	$29.54
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	18	$147.00	$31.03
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	18	14	$112.00	$26.19
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	17	16	$1956.00	$411.96
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$3469.00	$172.34
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	16	16	$2890.00	$218.08
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$4669.00	$1024.30
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	13	13	$39.77	$24.01
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	12	$4846.00	$1194.62
A4565 Slings	11	11	$30.00	$8.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX J4303

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

103160101 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christus Trinity Clinic

800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX 757012036

Phone: 9035101186

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners

Amber James , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1033884622

Nurse Practitioner

David Stanley , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043329212

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Kraig Dekoker , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043472350

Physician Assistant

Robert Hall , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1093742835

Physical Therapist

Dr. Charles Grooters , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1124292263

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sara Hale

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1134744410

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 October 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 14, 2014

Registered at 323 E HAWKINS PKWY STE A, LONGVIEW, TX 756057905 (Tel: 9037582746)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 14, 2014

Registered at 323 E HAWKINS PKWY STE A, LONGVIEW, TX 756057905 (Tel: 9037582746)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 14, 2014

Recorded as STEPHEN LITTLEJOHN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 14, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #J4303 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 02, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417948084

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 02, 2005

Last Update: October 14, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

323 E Hawkins Pkwy Ste A

Longview, TX 756057905

Phone: 9037582746

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