Physician Profile
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carlson
Based in Newport News, VA, Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Jeffrey graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1993. Jeffrey is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Jeffrey provided 10,529 services to 4,950 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (757) 596-1900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
250 NAT TURNER BLVD S
Newport News, VA 23606
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,529 services · 4,950 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
848 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
458 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
74 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
74 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
40 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | Imaging | 72114 |
641 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
468 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
385 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
217 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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 surgery of the spines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 6
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Carlson specialize in?
Dr. Carlson is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Newport News, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Carlson located?
Dr. Carlson is listed at 250 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA 23606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carlson's phone number?
The number on file is (757) 596-1900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Carlson?
Dr. Carlson's National Provider Identifier is 1518029347. 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. Carlson go to medical school?
Dr. Carlson attended George Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Carlson have?
Dr. Carlson has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Carlson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Carlson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection into tendon or ligament and partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views and x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Carlson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Carlson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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