Physician Profile
Steven R. Wardell, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wardell
Based in Palos Heights, IL, Steven R. Wardell, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 3,540 Medicare patients across 17,144 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg.
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
- (708) 361-0600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7600 W COLLEGE DR
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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
17,144 services · 3,540 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
612 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
69 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
69 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
33 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
489 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
413 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
355 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
110 |
| X-ray of joints, multiple | Imaging | 77077 |
80 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
36 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 Palos Heights 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Steven R. Wardell?
Steven R. Wardell is an orthopaedic surgeon in Palos Heights, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Steven R. Wardell's address?
Steven R. Wardell is listed at 7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Steven R. Wardell?
The number on file is (708) 361-0600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Steven R. Wardell's NPI number?
Steven R. Wardell's National Provider Identifier is 1639177652. 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 Steven R. Wardell train?
Steven R. Wardell attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Steven R. Wardell been practicing?
Steven R. Wardell has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Steven R. Wardell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven R. Wardell performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Steven R. Wardell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven R. Wardell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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