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- 2301 Indian Wells Rd, Suite A, Alamogordo, NM 88310
About Dr. 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. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1861464844 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
- (575) 434-0639
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2301 INDIAN WELLS RD SUITE A
Alamogordo, NM 88310
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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,624 services · 2,331 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
619 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
38 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
35 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
401 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
133 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
100 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
94 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
78 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
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 Douglas R. Dodson specialize in?
Douglas R. Dodson is an orthopedic surgeon in Alamogordo, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Douglas R. Dodson located?
Douglas R. 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 Douglas R. Dodson's phone number?
The number on file is (575) 434-0639. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Douglas R. Dodson's NPI number?
Douglas R. 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 Douglas R. Dodson train?
Douglas R. 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 Douglas R. Dodson been practicing?
Douglas R. Dodson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Douglas R. Dodson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Douglas R. 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
Has Douglas R. Dodson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Douglas R. Dodson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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