Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fresno, CA

  • NPI 1760465496
  • MIPS 85.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1630 E Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 937203305
(559) 256-5200
fax (559) 256-5376

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 9, 2008
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G69020

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760465496. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,573
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,253
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 2,625 38 $9
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 940 115 $1
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 900 14 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 194 149 $93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 160 106 $75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 159 141 $132
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 96 48 $113
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 88 43 $112
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 84 69 $44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 52 49 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Fresno Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,676
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 8 $1,045.63
Cornerstone Medical Associates, INC. 7 $630.25

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$862
Food and Beverage
$814

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
63
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$225
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 38 15 $113
Meloxicam Generic 25 0 $112

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Thaxter's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Thaxter practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. Steven Thaxter practice?
Dr. Steven Thaxter practices at 1630 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 937203305. Office phone: 5592565200.
What is Dr. Steven Thaxter's NPI?
Dr. Steven Thaxter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760465496, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Thaxter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7329); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.