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- 3219 Central Ave, Suite 102A, Kearney, NE 68847
About Dr. Wright
John M. Wright, MD is a healthcare provider in Kearney, NE specializing in orthopedic surgery. John trained at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 7,686 services to 2,719 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1992745913.
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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
- (308) 865-2600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3219 CENTRAL AVE SUITE 102A
Kearney, NE 68847
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
7,686 services · 2,719 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
183 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
126 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
80 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
67 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
31 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
29 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of cyst of back of knee | Procedure | 27345 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
611 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
510 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
365 | More than most peers in Orthopedic 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 6
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 orthopedic surgeons in Kearney 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Connecticut School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Connecticut School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 7
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wright?
Dr. Wright is an orthopedic surgeon in Kearney, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wright's address?
Dr. Wright is listed at 3219 Central Ave Suite 102A, Kearney, NE 68847. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wright?
The number on file is (308) 865-2600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wright?
Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier is 1992745913. 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. Wright train?
Dr. Wright attended University of Connecticut School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wright have?
Dr. Wright has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wright performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Wright's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wright. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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