Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Byron Gaarder, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Fort Myers, FL

  • NPI 1326407867
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13685 Doctors Way Ste 350
Fort Myers, FL 339124347
(239) 343-3800
fax (239) 343-3993
Additional location
12700 Creekside Ln Ste 301
Fort Myers, FL 339193356
fax (239) 343-4261
Mailing address
Po Box 2147
Fort Myers, FL 339022147

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #PA9109296
Medicaid
FL #119971700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326407867. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
231
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$23,901
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 74 39 $40
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 26 16 $61
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 25 $115
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc 19 19 $263
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 19 17 $36
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 17 17 $177
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 14 14 $118
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 13 13 $117
22800 Fusion to repair spine deformity through back, up to 6 bones 12 12 $156
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 11 11 $241

In context: peer comparison

Among 96 peers in this city , average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $19.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$217
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 15 15 $217

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Byron Gaarder's medical specialty?
Dr. Byron Gaarder practices Physician Assistant in Fort Myers, FL.
Where does Dr. Byron Gaarder practice?
Dr. Byron Gaarder practices at 13685 Doctors Way Ste 350, Fort Myers, FL 339124347. Office phone: 2393433800.
What is Dr. Byron Gaarder's NPI?
Dr. Byron Gaarder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326407867, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Byron Gaarder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Byron Gaarder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Byron Gaarder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853); Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc (HCPCS 22552); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.