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Unclaimed ProfileAbout DODSON
Based in Alamogordo, NM, Douglas R Dodson, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Douglas graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med in 1988. Douglas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 2,331 Medicare patients across 5,624 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (575) 434-0639
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2301 INDIAN WELLS RD SUITE A
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,624 services · 2,331 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
619 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
38 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
35 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
15 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
401 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
133 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
100 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
94 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
78 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
33 |
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 1
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 — 20 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alamogordo 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med 2
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Dodson specialize in?
Dr. Dodson is an orthopedic surgeon in Alamogordo, NM. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Dodson located?
Dr. Dodson is listed at 2301 INDIAN WELLS RD SUITE A, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dodson's phone number?
The number on file is (575) 434-0639. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dodson's NPI number?
Dr. Dodson's National Provider Identifier is 1861464844. 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. Dodson go to medical school?
Dr. Dodson attended Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Dodson been practicing?
Dr. Dodson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Dodson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dodson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, 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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