Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Eric Lerche, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Traverse City, MI

  • NPI 1225264005
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 6 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5246 N Royal Dr
Traverse City, MI 496846984
(231) 935-0957
Additional location
1105 Sixth St
Traverse City, MI 496842345
(231) 935-5000
Additional location
2572 N US Highway 131
Elmira, MI 497308252
(989) 731-1753
Show 3 more locations
Additional location
309 W North St
Gaylord, MI 497351524
(231) 876-7411
Additional location
3537 W Front St Ste E
Traverse City, MI 496847943
(231) 935-5880
fax (231) 935-3464
Additional location
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-8093

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2025
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Michigan #5101018200 · North Carolina #2014-00880

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225264005. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,586
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$215,588
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 936 116 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 295 208 $84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 249 125 $67
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 175 98 $41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 124 76 $30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 111 93 $119
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 108 54 $37
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 101 75 $43
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 88 26 $123
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 74 74 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Traverse City Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$365
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 5 $164.61
Lightbody Medical Technologies INC 1 $150.00
Bioventus LLC 1 $26.52
Stryker Corporation 1 $24.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$341
Education
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
747
Patients
532
Total drug cost
$4,767
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 183 101 $1,276
Amoxicillin Generic 120 75 $158
Meloxicam Generic 113 84 $846
Cephalexin Generic 68 55 $130
Gabapentin Generic 57 52 $299
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 42 33 $339
Omeprazole Generic 41 38 $241
Tramadol Hcl Generic 33 23 $92
Mupirocin Generic 30 30 $254
Methylprednisolone Generic 27 27 $275

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Eric Lerche's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Lerche practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Traverse City, MI.
Where does Dr. Eric Lerche practice?
Dr. Eric Lerche practices at 5246 N Royal Dr, Traverse City, MI 496846984. Office phone: 2319350957.
What is Dr. Eric Lerche's NPI?
Dr. Eric Lerche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225264005, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Lerche accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eric Lerche accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Lerche 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.