Physician Profile
Joel I. Sorger, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sorger
Joel I. Sorger, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Cincinnati, OH specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Joel trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 1,157 Medicare patients across 2,162 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (513) 246-2300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7794 5 MILE RD
Cincinnati, OH 45230
463 Ohio Pike Ste 201
Cincinnati, OH 45255
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
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,162 services · 1,157 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
74 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis | Procedure | 27134 |
17 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis | Procedure | 27487 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
224 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
178 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
57 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | Imaging | 73590 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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.
Related specialists at this location 5
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Cincinnati 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Virginia Commonwealth 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 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joel I. Sorger's specialty?
Joel I. Sorger is an orthopaedic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joel I. Sorger?
Joel I. Sorger is listed at 7794 5 Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joel I. Sorger?
The number on file is (513) 246-2300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joel I. Sorger's NPI number?
Joel I. Sorger's National Provider Identifier is 1295730588. 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
What is Joel I. Sorger's education?
Joel I. Sorger attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joel I. Sorger been practicing?
Joel I. Sorger has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joel I. Sorger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel I. Sorger performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 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
Has Joel I. Sorger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel I. Sorger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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