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Based in Columbus, OH, Desmond J. Stutzman, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Desmond graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. Desmond is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Desmond cared for 1,053 Medicare patients across 1,367 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg.
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1313 OLENTANGY RIVER RD
Columbus, OH 43212
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1,367 services · 1,053 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
98 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
78 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
69 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers | Procedure | 25447 |
27 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Incision or the tendon covering on the top side of the wrist | Procedure | 25000 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
58 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
57 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | Imaging | 73100 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Desmond J. Stutzman is a general surgeon in Columbus, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Desmond J. Stutzman is listed at 1313 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (614) 890-6555. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Desmond J. Stutzman's National Provider Identifier is 1720062888. 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
Desmond J. Stutzman attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Desmond J. Stutzman has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Desmond J. Stutzman performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and incision of tendon covering of finger; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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