Physician Profile
Joseph E. Popper, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Popper
Joseph E. Popper, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in Hickory, NC. Joseph is a 2011 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 1,206 services to 968 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views.
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
- (828) 624-1630
- Email not available
Practice Locations
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,206 services · 968 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
80 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
62 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
55 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 63685 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of spine bone for insertion of neurostimulator electrode plate in spine | Procedure | 63655 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
19 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | Procedure | 22552 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | Procedure | 22551 |
16 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
11 | Less 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 3
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Hickory 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Popper specialize in?
Dr. Popper is an orthopaedic surgeon in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Popper located?
Dr. Popper is listed at 214 18Th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Popper's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 624-1630. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Popper?
Dr. Popper's National Provider Identifier is 1528355179. 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. Popper go to medical school?
Dr. Popper attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Popper have?
Dr. Popper has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Popper do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Popper performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper 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 Dr. Popper's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Popper. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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