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- 601 W 5Th Ave, Suite 400, Spokane, WA 99204
About Dr. Shuster
John K. Shuster, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Spokane, WA specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 66 services to 52 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1710955307.
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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
- (509) 344-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 W 5TH AVE SUITE 400
Spokane, WA 99204
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
66 services · 52 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
32 | Less often 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
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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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 3
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John K. Shuster?
John K. Shuster is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Spokane, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is John K. Shuster's address?
John K. Shuster is listed at 601 W 5Th Ave Suite 400, Spokane, WA 99204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John K. Shuster?
The number on file is (509) 344-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John K. Shuster?
John K. Shuster's National Provider Identifier is 1710955307. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did John K. Shuster train?
John K. Shuster attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John K. Shuster have?
John K. Shuster has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John K. Shuster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John K. Shuster performs imaging including x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John K. Shuster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John K. Shuster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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