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- 1135 W University Dr, Suite 450, Rochester, MI 48307
About Dr. Laker
Michael W. Laker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Rochester, MI specializing in orthopedic surgery. Michael trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 937 Medicare patients across 1,419 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of knee, 3 views, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, 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 1043353444.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (248) 650-2400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1135 W UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 450
Rochester, MI 48307
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
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
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
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
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
1,419 services · 937 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
116 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
37 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
15 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
315 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
95 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
67 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views | Imaging | 73523 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
236 | Less often 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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Rochester 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Tufts University School 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 MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michael W. Laker specialize in?
Michael W. Laker is an orthopedic surgeon in Rochester, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Michael W. Laker located?
Michael W. Laker is listed at 1135 W University Dr Suite 450, Rochester, MI 48307. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michael W. Laker's phone number?
The number on file is (248) 650-2400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael W. Laker's NPI number?
Michael W. Laker's National Provider Identifier is 1043353444. 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 Michael W. Laker train?
Michael W. Laker attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael W. Laker been practicing?
Michael W. Laker has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael W. Laker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael W. Laker performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 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 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 Michael W. Laker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael W. Laker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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