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Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1991)

9085 Sandidge Center Cove
Olive Branch, MS 38654

(901) 861-9610

Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD is an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD is affiliated with ORTHOONE SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPAEDICS PLLC.

Office Locations

9085 Sandidge Center Cove
Olive Branch, MS 38654

(901) 861-9610

(901) 861-9611

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In The News

“His survivors include his sister, Betty Lamar Peebles (Tom) of Ripley, Miss., his brother, Dr. Wayne Terry Lamar (Linda) of Oxford, Miss., one niece, Leslie Lamar Mallory of Memphis, Tenn., three...”—"Thomas E. "Tommy" Lamar - The Oxford Eagle", The Oxford Eagle, February 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

rib X-ray

X-rays

By Affordability:

shoulder X-ray

therapeutic activities

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD performed more knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, rib X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for shoulder X-ray, and therapeutic activities that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

casting

leg X-ray

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

spine imaging

tendon sheath injection

tibia and fibula X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD had a list price for casting (cast application), leg X-ray, ligament injection, soft tissue injections, spine imaging, tendon sheath injection, and tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi. 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 M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2012 were rehabilitation, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	962
decompression surgery	12
diagnostic evaluation	105
diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	2057
hip imaging	105
immobilization	15
injections	962
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
manual therapy	74
musculoskeletal imaging	734
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	121
reconstructive surgery	24
rehabilitation	1978
spinal procedures	140
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	995

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2013 were rehabilitation, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	871
diagnostic evaluation	98
doctor visit	2097
hip imaging	94
immobilization	14
injections	871
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
manual therapy	497
musculoskeletal imaging	760
pelvic imaging	112
reconstructive surgery	35
rehabilitation	2353
spinal procedures	165
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	1037

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	609

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	855
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	74
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2014 were rehabilitation, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	823
diagnostic evaluation	85
doctor visit	1807
hip imaging	122
injections	823
manual therapy	514
musculoskeletal imaging	653
pelvic imaging	120
rehabilitation	1876
spinal procedures	138
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	934

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	65
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2015 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	803
diagnostic evaluation	92
doctor visit	1628
hip imaging	64
injections	803
manual therapy	661
musculoskeletal imaging	512
pelvic imaging	118
rehabilitation	2184
spinal procedures	134
X-rays	764

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	840

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1170
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	92
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2016 were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1010
diagnostic evaluation	117
doctor visit	1939
injections	1029
manual therapy	665
musculoskeletal imaging	493
pelvic imaging	14
rehabilitation	1879
spinal procedures	156
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	663

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	419
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	61
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1152
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	2129
injections	1177
joint surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	546
spinal procedures	222
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	768

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	747
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	435
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	63
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1303
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	2007
injections	1303
musculoskeletal imaging	646
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
spinal procedures	281
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	927

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	76
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1398
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	2293
immobilization	27
injections	1398
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	670
spinal procedures	290
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	975

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	920
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	508
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	99
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1285
doctor visit	2077
immobilization	19
injections	1306
musculoskeletal imaging	609
spinal procedures	203
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	19
X-rays	812

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	557

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	80
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1454
doctor visit	2387
immobilization	32
injections	1485
musculoskeletal imaging	840
spinal procedures	242
tendon surgery	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	1095

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	97
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS during 2022 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1100
doctor visit	2027
injections	1125
musculoskeletal imaging	863
spinal procedures	252
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	1115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	68
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olive Branch, MS were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and X-rays.

aspiration	1105
decompression surgery	12
diagnostic evaluation	99
diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	2040
hip imaging	96
immobilization	21
injections	1116
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	29
manual therapy	482
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	666
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	97
reconstructive surgery	29
rehabilitation	2054
spinal procedures	202
tendon surgery	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	916

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	80
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	772
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	263
85 and over	70
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	452

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

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1991. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert M. Pickering, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ORTHOONE SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPAEDICS PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Gentleman Orthopedic Solutions	$606 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $595	$11
Horizon Pharma plc	$130 PRIMARY CARE - DISEASE STATE $124	Duexis $7
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$120 ATTUNE $120
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$91 Knee Creations Brand $91
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$20 Sports Med Shoulder $20

**Types of Payments**
Education	$606
Food and Beverage	$361

Biography

Dr. Robert Pickering specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Olive Branch, MS. He attended medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

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