Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SALZER
Ralph F Salzer, MD is a healthcare provider in Beaufort, SC specializing in orthopedic surgery. Ralph trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Ralph is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ralph cared for 2,813 Medicare patients across 25,781 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (843) 525-0045
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1076 RIBAUT RD SUITE 101
Beaufort, SC 29902
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
25,781 services · 2,813 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
241 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
127 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
106 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
48 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
40 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
23 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
21 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views | Imaging | 73120 |
187 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
108 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
89 |
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 6
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 Beaufort 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 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 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Salzer?
Dr. Salzer is an orthopedic surgeon in Beaufort, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Salzer's address?
Dr. Salzer is listed at 1076 RIBAUT RD SUITE 101, Beaufort, SC 29902. 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. Salzer?
The number on file is (843) 525-0045. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Salzer's NPI number?
Dr. Salzer's National Provider Identifier is 1356385454. 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. Salzer train?
Dr. Salzer attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Salzer been practicing?
Dr. Salzer has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Salzer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Salzer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, 2 views and x-ray of hand, 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
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