Physician Profile
Michael J. Vener, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vener
Michael J. Vener, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Watertown, SD. Michael is a 1989 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 520 Medicare patients across 653 services.
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
- (605) 882-2630
- Email not available
Practice Locations
401 9TH AVE NW
Watertown, SD 57201
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 Syndrome
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Broken Wrist
- Golfer's Elbow
- Pinched Nerve in Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
Foot and ankle
- Broken Ankle
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sprained Ankle
Hip
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Labral Tear
Shoulder
- Broken Collarbone
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress Fracture
Trauma and bone
- Broken Bone
- 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 Application
Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Scope
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Ankle Scope
- Bunion Surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Trigger Finger Surgery
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
- Broken Bone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
653 services · 520 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
118 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
11 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
87 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
45 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
42 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
20 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
78 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
67 |
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 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 — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Minnesota Medical School 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 SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Vener specialize in?
Dr. Vener is an orthopedic surgeon in Watertown, SD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Vener located?
Dr. Vener is listed at 401 9TH AVE NW, Watertown, SD 57201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vener's phone number?
The number on file is (605) 882-2630. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vener's NPI number?
Dr. Vener's National Provider Identifier is 1083638050. 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. Vener go to medical school?
Dr. Vener attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vener been practicing?
Dr. Vener has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Vener do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vener performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 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 shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Vener confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vener. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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