Physician Profile
Paul C. Pflueger, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pflueger
Paul C. Pflueger, MD is a healthcare provider in Prescott, AZ specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Paul trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 2,414 Medicare patients across 24,130 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (928) 777-9950
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1223 WILLOW CREEK RD
Prescott, AZ 86301
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
24,130 services · 2,414 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
581 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
247 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
219 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
186 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97750 |
226 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
21,100 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7327 |
270 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
103 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
514 | More 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
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Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Prescott 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Tulane 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 AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Pflueger specialize in?
Dr. Pflueger is an orthopaedic surgeon in Prescott, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Pflueger located?
Dr. Pflueger is listed at 1223 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pflueger's phone number?
The number on file is (928) 777-9950. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pflueger's NPI number?
Dr. Pflueger's National Provider Identifier is 1386647998. 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. Pflueger go to medical school?
Dr. Pflueger attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pflueger been practicing?
Dr. Pflueger has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Pflueger do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pflueger performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views; provides treatments such as test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pflueger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pflueger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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