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- Boston location main office
75 Francis Street, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston, MA 02115 - Durham location
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
About Dr. Kavolus
Joseph J. Kavolus, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Joseph trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 2,268 Medicare patients across 15,260 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views, and low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. This provider record is associated with NPI 1831432400.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 732-5322
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
75 FRANCIS STREET DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Boston, MA 02115
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,260 services · 2,268 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
254 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
115 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
56 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
51 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
690 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
549 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
36 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
33 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | Imaging | 73521 |
27 | 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.
Other orthopaedic 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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Boston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
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 MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph J. Kavolus?
Joseph J. Kavolus is an orthopaedic surgeon in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Joseph J. Kavolus's address?
Joseph J. Kavolus is listed at 75 Francis Street Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston, MA 02115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph J. Kavolus?
The number on file is (617) 732-5322. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph J. Kavolus's NPI number?
Joseph J. Kavolus's National Provider Identifier is 1831432400. 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 Joseph J. Kavolus train?
Joseph J. Kavolus attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph J. Kavolus been practicing?
Joseph J. Kavolus has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph J. Kavolus perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph J. Kavolus performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 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, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph J. Kavolus confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph J. Kavolus. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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