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NPI 1528355179 · Hickory, NC · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Joseph Popper is a orthopaedic surgery physician provider located in Hickory, North Carolina. This profile covers 24 Medicare and 2 Medicaid CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, with claims volume, average reimbursement, and total revenue by code, benchmarked against other providers billing the same services.
Provider details (source: NPPES NPI Registry)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Entity Type | Individual |
| Organization | Joseph Popper |
| Address | 214 18th St Se |
| City | Hickory |
| State | NC |
| ZIP | 28602 |
| Taxonomy | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| NPI Enumerated | July 5, 2011 |
Lifetime revenue by payer source (source: CMS Medicare & Medicaid claims data)
| Payer Source | Total Paid |
|---|---|
| Medicare | $127.1K |
| Medicaid | $3.3K |
Medicare revenue breakdown by CPT/HCPCS procedure code.
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The CPT/HCPCS codes generating the most Medicare revenue for this provider.
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| CPT/HCPCS Code | Description | Claims | Avg Paid | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63047 | The provider performs a laminectomy (excision of the thin bony plate at the back of a vertebra), facetectomy (excision of an area of a vertebra characterized by its smooth surface), and foraminotomy… | 30 | $620 | $21K |
| 22612 | The provider performs arthrodesis, also known as spinal fusion, in the lumbar spine (lower back), to permanently join two vertebrae, the interlocking bones of the spine. The provider applies bone… | 20 | $1,180 | $17.6K |
| 99214 | The provider sees an established patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a moderate level of medical decision making, and/or the… | 180 | $100 | $17.4K |
| 22840 | The provider places spinal instrumentation in the neck across a single interspace (C1–C2) to correct a spinal deformity during the course of a spinal surgery, such as a spinal fusion, or arthrodesis. | 20 | $570 | $11.9K |
| 22558 | The provider performs arthrodesis, also known as spinal fusion, in the lower back, to permanently join two vertebrae, the interlocking bones of the spine, to alleviate persistent pain caused by a… | 10 | $830 | $11.6K |
| 22853 | The provider inserts a metallic cage or mesh device between two vertebrae and may use screws or flanges to attach it to the front part of the vertebrae; the device maintains the disc space, provides… | 40 | $190 | $6.8K |
| 99204 | The provider sees a new patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a moderate level of medical decision making, and/or the provider… | 50 | $110 | $5.7K |
| 63048 | At the same session as laminectomy, facetectomy, and foraminotomy on an initial segment for decompression, the provider performs the procedure on an additional vertebral segment. | 30 | $160 | $5.4K |
| 99213 | The provider sees an established patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a low level of medical decision making, and/or the… | 90 | $60 | $5K |
| 72100 | The technician takes 2 or 3 views of the vertebrae in the lumbar region which is the lower part of the spine and the sacrum, the area that connects the spine to the pelvis. Lumbosacral spine X–rays… | 170 | $30 | $4.2K |
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How this provider's Medicare billing volume and revenue compare to other providers nationally and within its state, across 24 CPT/HCPCS codes.
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Full comparison — all codes billed, vs. state median
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| CPT/HCPCS Code | Rank | Provider Count | Median Claims | Avg Paid | Average Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64483 | 204 | 250 | 60 | $190 | $20.4K |
| 22612 | 42 | 70 | 20 | $890 | $18.8K |
| 99214 | 6,438 | 18,060 | 110 | $80 | $15.1K |
| 22558 | 33 | 40 | 20 | $530 | $14.8K |
| 63047 | 19 | 150 | 20 | $570 | $13.1K |
| 99215 | 3,381 | 5,720 | 40 | $110 | $7.7K |
| 99213 | 6,610 | 16,320 | 70 | $50 | $7.1K |
| 22840 | 4 | 50 | 10 | $440 | $6.5K |
| 99223 | 4,219 | 4,580 | 30 | $130 | $6.5K |
| 72148 | 371 | 580 | 50 | $80 | $6.1K |
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Medicaid revenue breakdown by year and by CPT/HCPCS procedure code, including monthly billing trends and the top codes driving revenue.
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Every CPT/HCPCS code this provider has billed to Medicaid, with claims volume, average payment, and total revenue.
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| CPT/HCPCS Code | Description | Claims | Avg Paid | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | The provider sees an established patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a low level of medical decision making, and/or the… | 160 | $20 | $3.2K |
| 72100 | The technician takes 2 or 3 views of the vertebrae in the lumbar region which is the lower part of the spine and the sacrum, the area that connects the spine to the pelvis. Lumbosacral spine X–rays… | 10 | $10 | $180 |
How this provider's Medicaid billing volume and revenue compare to other North Carolina providers billing the same CPT/HCPCS codes.
Full comparison — all codes billed, vs. North Carolina median
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| CPT/HCPCS Code | Description | Rank | Provider Count | Median Claims | Avg Paid | Average Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | The provider sees an established patient for an office visit or other outpatient visit involving evaluation and management. The visit involves a low level of medical decision making, and/or the… | 2,931 | 4,130 | 670 | $50 | $219.9K |
| 72100 | The technician takes 2 or 3 views of the vertebrae in the lumbar region which is the lower part of the spine and the sacrum, the area that connects the spine to the pelvis. Lumbosacral spine X–rays… | 101 | 120 | 120 | $10 | $6.4K |
Other providers in the same ZIP code as Joseph Popper, ranked by combined Medicare and Medicaid revenue.
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