Physician Profile
Robert E. Nakken, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nakken
Robert E. Nakken, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Cedar City, UT. Robert is a 1993 graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 4,181 services to 655 patients.
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
- (435) 586-6962
- Email not available
Practice Locations
166 W 1325 N SUITE 150
Cedar City, UT 84720
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
4,181 services · 655 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
53 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
28 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
21 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
12 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
11 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
103 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
44 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
36 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
17 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
15 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Cedar City 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Saint Louis 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 UT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert E. Nakken?
Robert E. Nakken is an orthopaedic surgeon in Cedar City, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Robert E. Nakken's address?
Robert E. Nakken is listed at 166 W 1325 N Suite 150, Cedar City, UT 84720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert E. Nakken?
The number on file is (435) 586-6962. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert E. Nakken?
Robert E. Nakken's National Provider Identifier is 1033244207. 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 Robert E. Nakken train?
Robert E. Nakken attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert E. Nakken have?
Robert E. Nakken has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert E. Nakken perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert E. Nakken performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 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 Robert E. Nakken's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert E. Nakken. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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