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- 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205
About Dr. Dixon
Based in Albany, NY, David J. Dixon, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. David graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1995. David is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,414 Medicare patients across 2,140 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of ankle, 2 views. NPI 1083681340 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (518) 489-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
121 EVERETT RD
Albany, NY 12205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot and ankle
- Total ankle replacement
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,140 services · 1,414 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
40 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Correction of toe joint deformity | Procedure | 28285 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of foot or heel bone | Procedure | 28122 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe | Procedure | 28308 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Harvest of graft from small bone | Procedure | 20900 |
15 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
15 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
458 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | Imaging | 73600 |
257 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
158 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Albany 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Vermont College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Dixon specialize in?
Dr. Dixon is an orthopaedic surgeon in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Dixon located?
Dr. Dixon is listed at 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dixon's phone number?
The number on file is (518) 489-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dixon's NPI number?
Dr. Dixon's National Provider Identifier is 1083681340. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Dixon go to medical school?
Dr. Dixon attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Dixon been practicing?
Dr. Dixon has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Dixon do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dixon performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and correction of toe joint deformity; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Dixon confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dixon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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