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Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD

(James R. Rotramel, MD)

(97 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

St. Louis University School of Medicine

901 Patients First Drive Suite 1300 Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
Washington, MO 63090

(636) 239-9011

Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD is an orthopedist in Washington, MO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health System, Mercy Hospital Washington and Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery - Patients First Drive.

Office Locations

901 Patients First Drive Suite 1300 Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
Washington, MO 63090

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

knee replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), knee replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
blood draw	31
doctor visit	568
excision	15
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	77
hospital care	37
injections	270
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	42
lab tests	69
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	220
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	27
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	236

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	295
doctor visit	539
hip imaging	63
hospital care	28
injections	295
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	180
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	31
X-rays	195

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	221

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	41
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	231
doctor visit	350
hip imaging	67
hospital care	26
injections	231
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	183
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	196

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	191

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	44
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
doctor visit	386
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	57
hospital care	26
injections	270
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	202
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	202

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	406

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	72
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	274
doctor visit	456
hospital care	29
injections	274
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	54
musculoskeletal imaging	174
reconstructive surgery	54
X-rays	174

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	235

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	41
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	276
doctor visit	444
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	17
injections	276
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	124
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	136

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	231

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	43
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	255
doctor visit	384
hospital care	14
injections	255
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	142
reconstructive surgery	26
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	155

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	208

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	47
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	215
doctor visit	351
hospital care	12
injections	215
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	81
reconstructive surgery	29
X-rays	81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	183

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
doctor visit	246
hospital care	14
injections	165
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	164

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	40
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	222
injections	161
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	135

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	34
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	174
doctor visit	214
injections	174
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	34
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	145

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	31
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	235
blood draw	31
doctor visit	378
excision	15
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	66
hospital care	22
injections	235
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	27
lab tests	69
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	127
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	26
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	192

**Age**
75 to 84	97
85 and over	38
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health System

Mercy Hospital Washington

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery - Patients First Drive

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, HealthLink, Health Net Federal Services, HFN, Inc., MultiPlan/PHCS, Home State Health, Medica, Healthy Blue (formerly Missouri Care), NHC Advantage, Live360 (Health Choices Network), Sterling Medicare, Essence, PPHP (Provider Partners Health Plan) and Ascension Smart Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

Anthem BlueCross BlueShield

HealthLink

Health Net Federal Services

HFN, Inc.

MultiPlan/PHCS

Home State Health

Medica

Healthy Blue (formerly Missouri Care)

NHC Advantage

Live360 (Health Choices Network)

Sterling Medicare

Essence

PPHP (Provider Partners Health Plan)

Ascension Smart Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 97 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,929 Taperloc $991	Comprehensive Shoulder System $977	ROSA $938	Persona $351	Persona Revision $119	Other $554
Zimmer Holding Inc	$2,017 Knee $1,942	Hip $75
Stryker Corporation	$77 VersiTomic $40	HIPS $37
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$68 Knee $33	Trauma $23	PEAK $12
Dynasplint Systems Inc.	$55 Dynasplint $55
Other	$277 Implate $54	SYNVISC-ONE $42	Palacos $42	itotal CR $40	PICO 14 $20	Other $79

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,076
Food and Beverage	$2,164
Education	$182

Biography

Dr. James Rotramel specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Washington, MO. Patients gave Dr. Rotramel an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital Washington. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HFN, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has a closed panel according to Yext. Dr. Rotramel graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas for residency.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Rotramel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Insurance Information

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General Payments

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