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Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, neck surgery, laser treatment, and more.

315 Lehman Drive Dr. John Egli's Office
Topeka, IN 46571

1-800-566-5659

Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD is a spine surgeon in Angola, IN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD is affiliated with Parkview Health and Fort Wayne Orthopedics.

Office Locations

306 E. Maumee Street Suite 301
Angola, IN 46703

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Fort Wayne Orthopedics

315 Lehman Drive Dr. John Egli's Office
Topeka, IN 46571

1-800-566-5659

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7601 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Some issues Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

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

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

cervical spine surgery

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

discectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
aspiration	39
bone marrow tests	39
decompression surgery	157
doctor visit	892
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
neck surgery	54
nerve procedures	157
spinal procedures	662
X-rays	378

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
aspiration	62
bone marrow tests	62
decompression surgery	166
doctor visit	987
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	166
spinal procedures	608
X-rays	330

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	40
Less than 65	121

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
aspiration	57
bone marrow tests	57
decompression surgery	174
doctor visit	1030
neck surgery	54
nerve procedures	174
spinal procedures	655
X-rays	352

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	43
Less than 65	132

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
aspiration	66
bone marrow tests	66
decompression surgery	149
doctor visit	955
neck surgery	32
nerve procedures	149
spinal procedures	566
X-rays	319

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	758

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1192
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	72
Less than 65	234

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	117
bone marrow tests	117
decompression surgery	202
doctor visit	1044
neck surgery	31
nerve procedures	202
spinal procedures	723
X-rays	369

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	687
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	53
Less than 65	105

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
aspiration	106
bone marrow tests	106
decompression surgery	215
doctor visit	947
neck surgery	44
nerve procedures	215
spinal procedures	719
X-rays	341

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	43
Less than 65	117

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
decompression surgery	196
doctor visit	896
neck surgery	47
nerve procedures	196
spinal procedures	550
X-rays	209

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	28
Less than 65	82

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	175
doctor visit	820
neck surgery	26
nerve procedures	175
spinal procedures	451
X-rays	161

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	44
Less than 65	68

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	131
doctor visit	632
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	131
spinal procedures	333
X-rays	117

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	37
Less than 65	56

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	146
doctor visit	730
neck surgery	26
nerve procedures	146
spinal procedures	345
X-rays	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	37
Less than 65	56

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	136
doctor visit	723
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	136
spinal procedures	295
X-rays	75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	28
Less than 65	54

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Angola, IN were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
aspiration	74
bone marrow tests	74
decompression surgery	167
doctor visit	877
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
neck surgery	35
nerve procedures	167
spinal procedures	537
X-rays	249

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	597
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	38
Less than 65	93
65 to 74	325

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

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Parkview Health

Fort Wayne Orthopedics

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
BIOMET SPINE, LLC	$271 BSBHT - SPINE $271
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.	$99 $99
Horizon Pharma plc	$21 Duexis $21
Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.	$17 Duexis $17

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$239
Food and Beverage	$169

Research Payments

Dr. Robert M. Shugart, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $11,925.

Biography

Dr. Robert Shugart specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Fort Wayne, IN, Angola, IN, and Topeka, IN. He is especially interested in discectomy (disc removal surgery), cervical artificial disc replacement, and laser treatment. Dr. Shugart is affiliated with Parkview Health and Fort Wayne Orthopedics. His education and training includes medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and residency at Mayo Clinic.