Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Virkler, D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lafayette, IN
- NPI 1477886653
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 63.6 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1411 S Creasy Ln, Suite 120
Lafayette, IN 479057438
(765) 447-4165
fax (765) 447-4168 - Mailing address
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8450 Northwest Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 462781381
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 8, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #02004553A
- Medicaid
- IN #201286150
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477886653. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,968
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$207,449
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,516 | 109 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 329 | 230 | $84 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 219 | 142 | $66 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 96 | 68 | $44 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 92 | 81 | $120 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 85 | 63 | $37 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 75 | 70 | $26 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 72 | 72 | $105 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 52 | 36 | $32 | |
J7326 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 50 | 34 | $510 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Lafayette Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$101
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $64.34 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $36.87 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
492
Patients
360
Total drug cost
$6,350
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 154 | 109 | $1,780 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 77 | 69 | $763 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 75 | 62 | $3,109 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 71 | 37 | $64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 54 | 44 | $231 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 23 | 16 | $116 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $31 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 12 | 11 | $140 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 12 | 12 | $117 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Virkler's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Virkler practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lafayette, IN.
Where does Dr. Joel Virkler practice?
Dr. Joel Virkler practices at 1411 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 479057438. Office phone: 7654474165.
What is Dr. Joel Virkler's NPI?
Dr. Joel Virkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477886653, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Virkler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Virkler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Virkler 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 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.