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- 7001 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
About Dr. Wolfe
Michael S. Wolfe, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Fort Smith, AR. Michael is a 1978 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 15,637 services to 1,658 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275542581.
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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
- (479) 274-5200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7001 ROGERS AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72903
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
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,637 services · 1,658 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
640 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
274 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
118 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
84 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
50 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
46 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
44 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | Imaging | 73521 |
43 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
15 | 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 2
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Smith 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Vanderbilt 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 AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Wolfe specialize in?
Dr. Wolfe is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Smith, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wolfe located?
Dr. Wolfe is listed at 7001 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wolfe's phone number?
The number on file is (479) 274-5200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wolfe?
Dr. Wolfe's National Provider Identifier is 1275542581. 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. Wolfe go to medical school?
Dr. Wolfe attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wolfe have?
Dr. Wolfe has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Wolfe do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wolfe performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Wolfe's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wolfe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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