Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Erich Gauger, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Edina, MN

  • NPI 1245486612
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, 8100 W 78Th St Suite 230
Edina, MN 55439
(763) 780-9155

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2021
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #52666

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245486612. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
262
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$27,815
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 61 25 $41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 56 47 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 43 43 $162
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 41 25 $7
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $110
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 22 $89
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 14 12 $465

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$115
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Foundation Medical, Llc 1 $115.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$115

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$161
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 13 13 $161

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Erich Gauger's medical specialty?
Dr. Erich Gauger practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Edina, MN.
Where does Dr. Erich Gauger practice?
Dr. Erich Gauger practices at Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, Edina, MN 55439. Office phone: 7637809155.
What is Dr. Erich Gauger's NPI?
Dr. Erich Gauger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245486612, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erich Gauger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erich Gauger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erich Gauger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73110); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.