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Physician

IAN GAO, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303
NPI: 1043637481

Hospital Affiliations

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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
61.0/100Average
Quality
51.1
Promoting Interoperability
92.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
25.4

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
29827
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
$4,640$1,017$81011
29828
Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope
$3,741$494$38712
29823
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope
$3,311$140$11114
29824
Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope
$2,832$244$19514
29826
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
$2,711$149$11914
73721
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
$1,734$150$11711
J7326
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose
$1,300$510$40547
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$273$151$10568
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$228$66$49240
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$189$105$6520
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$178$117$86334
73564
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
$158$42$3449
97750
Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes
$145$28$2234
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
$131$37$27102
73030
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
$130$32$2478
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$117$85$6452
73010
X-ray of shoulder blade
$114$22$1762
97161
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes
$112$95$7221
97530
Therapy procedure using functional activities
$55$33$2640
97110
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
$50$24$18796
97140
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
$47$20$16146
G0283
Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care
$27$9$792
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
$10$1$1241

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