Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Sierra, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1801875901
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2020
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #45300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801875901. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
330
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$109,117
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 143 119 $89
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 53 50 $135
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 49 49 $216
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 36 35 $1,222
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 25 24 $1,221
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $164
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 11 11 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Rochester Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$231,453
Transactions
69
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 64 $221,365.64
Orthalign INC 3 $9,937.93
Medacta USA, INC. 2 $149.14

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$202,875
Royalty or License
$16,920
Travel and Lodging
$10,205
Food and Beverage
$1,453

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rafael Sierra's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Sierra practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Rafael Sierra practice?
Dr. Rafael Sierra practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Rafael Sierra's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Sierra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801875901, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Sierra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Sierra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Sierra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure (HCPCS 20985); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.