Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout MILLER
Based in Joplin, MO, Derek Wade Miller, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Derek graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School in 2001. Derek is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 1,755 services to 1,437 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (417) 781-2807
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3105 MCCLELLAND BLVD.
Joplin, MO 64804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,755 services · 1,437 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
327 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
72 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
72 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
57 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
32 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
16 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
224 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
115 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
87 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | Imaging | 73600 |
30 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 orthopedic surgeons in Joplin 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Miller specialize in?
Dr. Miller is an orthopedic surgeon in Joplin, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Miller located?
Dr. Miller is listed at 3105 MCCLELLAND BLVD., Joplin, MO 64804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Miller's phone number?
The number on file is (417) 781-2807. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Miller?
Dr. Miller's National Provider Identifier is 1699706887. 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. Miller go to medical school?
Dr. Miller attended R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Miller have?
Dr. Miller has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Miller do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Miller performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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