Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Degroote, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Ketchikan, AK

  • NPI 1689684771
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
25 Jefferson Way Ste 101
Ketchikan, AK 999015953
(907) 247-9999
Mailing address
Po Box 1099
Ward Cove, AK 999281099

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2026
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alaska #114055
Medicaid
AK #1657661

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689684771. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,175
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,393
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 549 85 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 146 83 $160
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 132 66 $114
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 78 50 $81
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 62 41 $226
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 47 47 $213
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 33 20 $308
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 29 20 $11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 16 $66
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 22 18 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Ketchikan Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
18
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$136
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 18 15 $136

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Russell Degroote's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Degroote practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Ketchikan, AK.
Where does Dr. Russell Degroote practice?
Dr. Russell Degroote practices at 25 Jefferson Way Ste 101, Ketchikan, AK 999015953. Office phone: 9072479999.
What is Dr. Russell Degroote's NPI?
Dr. Russell Degroote's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689684771, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Degroote accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Degroote accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Degroote commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.