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Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD

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(Dr. Robert Kay Peterson, M.D.)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

1010 Nut Tree Road Suite 200
Vacaville, CA 95687

(707) 624-7900

Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD is affiliated with Hill Physicians and NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP.

Office Locations

1010 Nut Tree Road Suite 200
Vacaville, CA 95687

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In The News

“Like Robert Peterson, M.D., who specializes in shoulders and joint replacement, is a sports medicine expert and has For the past seven years, he was the Vacaville High School football team's doctor.”—"NorthBay hosts sports injury clinic for youth", The Reporter, August 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

acromial resection

acromioplasty

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic subacromial decompression

decompression surgery

shoulder surgery

subacromial decompression

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for acromial resection, acromioplasty, arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic subacromial decompression, decompression surgery, shoulder surgery, and subacromial decompression 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. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	301
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	576
injections	301
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	31
reconstructive surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	448
injections	206
joint surgery	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
upper extremity surgery	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	15
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	25
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	339
injections	149
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	16
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	29
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	332
excision	20
injections	120
joint surgery	78
minimally invasive procedures	78
upper extremity surgery	78

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	30
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	199
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	520
excision	18
injections	199
joint surgery	70
minimally invasive procedures	70
upper extremity surgery	70

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	27
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	557
excision	19
injections	206
joint surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	74
upper extremity surgery	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	32
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	30
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	287
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	706
excision	18
injections	287
joint surgery	80
minimally invasive procedures	80
upper extremity surgery	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	49
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	34
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	291
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	742
injections	291
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	35
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	45
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	30
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	239
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	566
injections	239
joint surgery	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
upper extremity surgery	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	37
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	28
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	276
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	671
injections	276
joint surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
upper extremity surgery	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	36
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	41
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	633
injections	262
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	30
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	44
Hispanic	40
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	39
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Vacaville, CA were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	230
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	553
excision	18
injections	230
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	48
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	176
Hispanic	33
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	28
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2031)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hill Physicians

NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP

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. Robert K. Peterson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Net, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Hill Physicians Care Solutions and Western Health Advantage (WHA).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Net

Cigna

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Western Health Advantage (WHA)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vacaville, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,879 MULTIFIX S $1,268	Q-FIX $611
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$224 SUTUREFIX $124	Other Endoscopy $99
Allergan Inc.	$198 BOTOX COSMETIC $106	VRAYLAR $19	BOTOX $18	$55
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$144 EUFLEXXA $144
Linvatec Corporation	$127 Orthopedic Surgery $127
Other	$718 DeNovo NT $126	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $78	Otezla $77	Avastin $60	Durolane $50	Other $326

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,603
Travel and Lodging	$1,592
Gift	$55
Education	$39

Biography

Dr. Robert Peterson's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Vacaville, CA. He is affiliated with Hill Physicians. He attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine for residency. Dr. Peterson is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He usually is in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Vacaville, CA is open to new patients as reported by Hill Physicians.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert K. Peterson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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