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- 425 N Highland Ave, Suite 110, Sherman, TX 75092
About Dr. Jelsma
Richard D. Jelsma, MD is a specialist practicing in Sherman, TX. Richard trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 2,796 services to 1,798 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1962494419.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (903) 868-8800
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Practice Locations
425 N HIGHLAND AVE SUITE 110
Sherman, TX 75092
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,796 services · 1,798 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
257 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
44 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Limited removal of abnormal shoulder joint tissue using endoscope | Procedure | 29822 |
40 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
23 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of knee joint lining using an endoscope | Procedure | 29875 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal or relocation of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23440 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
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 specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 specialists in Sherman 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Jelsma specialize in?
Dr. Jelsma is a specialist in Sherman, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Jelsma located?
Dr. Jelsma is listed at 425 N Highland Ave Suite 110, Sherman, TX 75092. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Jelsma's phone number?
The number on file is (903) 868-8800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Jelsma?
Dr. Jelsma's National Provider Identifier is 1962494419. 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. Jelsma go to medical school?
Dr. Jelsma attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Jelsma have?
Dr. Jelsma has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Jelsma do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Jelsma 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 partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 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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