Physician Profile
Peter L. Althausen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Althausen
Peter L. Althausen, MD is a healthcare provider in Reno, NV specializing in orthopedic surgery. Peter trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Peter is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic trauma. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 711 services to 606 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (775) 786-3040
- Email not available
Practice Locations
555 N ARLINGTON AVE
Reno, NV 89503
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
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
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
711 services · 606 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
43 |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
29 |
| Amputation of toe at toe joint | Procedure | 28825 |
20 |
| Placement of stabilizing device for upper end of broken thigh bone | Procedure | 27235 |
19 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
14 |
| Treatment of ligament tear at ankle joint | Procedure | 27829 |
12 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
49 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
31 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
30 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Reno 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 1999 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 7
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Althausen specialize in?
Dr. Althausen is an orthopedic surgeon in Reno, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Althausen located?
Dr. Althausen is listed at 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Althausen's phone number?
The number on file is (775) 786-3040. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Althausen?
Dr. Althausen's National Provider Identifier is 1730170903. 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. Althausen go to medical school?
Dr. Althausen attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Althausen have?
Dr. Althausen has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Althausen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Althausen performs procedures including treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement, treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant and amputation of toe at toe joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hip, 2-3 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. Althausen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Althausen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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