Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Seth Criner, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Visalia, CA

  • NPI 1972824100
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 22.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
820 S Akers St, Suite 220
Visalia, CA 932778346
(559) 733-3346
Mailing address
P.O. Box 2632
Visalia, CA 932778309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2017
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A13237

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972824100. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,046
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$238,575
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 607 339 $93
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 229 136 $7
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 222 138 $75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 204 204 $115
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 189 36 $1
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 110 68 $37
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 82 61 $37
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 52 23 $36
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 47 35 $43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 36 36 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Visalia Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$193
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 4 $141.49
Cornerstone Medical Associates, INC. 1 $29.29
Davol INC. 1 $21.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$193

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
347
Patients
171
Total drug cost
$2,291
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 109 65 $1,013
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 103 62 $575
Tramadol Hcl Generic 73 44 $254
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 0 $183
Ibuprofen Generic 18 0 $215
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 16 0 $51

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Seth Criner's medical specialty?
Dr. Seth Criner practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Visalia, CA.
Where does Dr. Seth Criner practice?
Dr. Seth Criner practices at 820 S Akers St, Visalia, CA 932778346. Office phone: 5597333346.
What is Dr. Seth Criner's NPI?
Dr. Seth Criner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972824100, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Seth Criner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Seth Criner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Seth Criner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.