Physician Profile
Kipp Cryar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cryar
Kipp Cryar, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Lake Charles, LA. Kipp is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Kipp provided 1,468 services to 816 patients.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (337) 480-7942
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4345 NELSON RD
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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
1,468 services · 816 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
33 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
16 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
15 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
12 |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
11 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
169 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
136 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
59 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
45 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
28 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Lake Charles 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cryar?
Dr. Cryar is an orthopedic surgeon in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cryar's address?
Dr. Cryar is listed at 4345 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. 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. Cryar?
The number on file is (337) 480-7942. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cryar?
Dr. Cryar's National Provider Identifier is 1982023727. 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. Cryar train?
Dr. Cryar attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cryar have?
Dr. Cryar has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cryar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cryar performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 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. Cryar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cryar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.