Physician Profile
Ralph B. Garretson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Garretson
Based in Warrenton, VA, Ralph B. Garretson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Ralph graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 1,059 services to 891 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views.
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
- (540) 347-9220
- Email not available
Practice Locations
52 W SHIRLEY AVE
Warrenton, VA 20186
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
1,059 services · 891 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
92 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
52 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
47 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
19 |
| Repair of shoulder socket using an endoscope | Procedure | 29807 |
16 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
126 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
11 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
91 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
267 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
172 |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 7
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Warrenton 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Washington 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 VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Garretson?
Dr. Garretson is an orthopaedic surgeon in Warrenton, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Garretson's address?
Dr. Garretson is listed at 52 W Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Garretson?
The number on file is (540) 347-9220. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Garretson?
Dr. Garretson's National Provider Identifier is 1790702249. 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. Garretson train?
Dr. Garretson attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Garretson have?
Dr. Garretson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Garretson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garretson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 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 upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Garretson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Garretson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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