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Physician

DUANE TIPPETS, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

ANNISTON, AL, 36207
NPI: 1043209513

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Orthopaedic Surgery

ANNISTON, AL

NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

256-235-5121

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Common Procedures for Orthopaedic Surgery

Total Knee ReplacementTotal Hip ReplacementArthroscopic SurgeryACL ReconstructionRotator Cuff RepairFracture RepairSpinal FusionCarpal Tunnel ReleaseJoint InjectionBone Density Testing

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.0/100High

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
J7324
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose
$256$125$94409
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$193$154$11416
73565
X-ray of both knees while standing
$171$33$2324
72100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
$137$34$2551
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$132$96$6452
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$125$114$84113
73610
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
$113$33$2421
73630
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
$111$31$2340
73110
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
$109$37$2937
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
$108$35$2655
72040
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
$108$32$2529
20600
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
$107$50$3223
73030
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
$105$30$2055
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$105$65$47883
73130
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
$105$33$2421
72170
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
$100$25$1929
95886
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study
$97$89$6617
20552
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles
$97$38$29259
73560
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
$95$30$2126
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$88$82$59331
20605
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint
$81$43$3335
20551
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle
$64$50$3115
73502
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
$47$42$3322
96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
$22$12$9143
J0702
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
$8$6$564
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
$8$1$14,920
J1030
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
$8$7$533
J1885
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg
$7$1$0301

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.