Ronald Auer, M.D.
NPI 1174848196 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lawrenceburg, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Auer, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lawrenceburg, IN (NPI 1174848196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174848196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49925 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,753 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 304 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $117 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 206 | $37 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 153 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 148 | $44 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 451 | 196 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 255 | 162 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 244 | 188 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 223 | 182 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 150 | 89 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 40 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,079 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-01
- Last updated
- 2021-07-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Auer's NPI number?
- Ronald Auer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174848196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Auer's specialty?
- Ronald Auer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Auer located?
- Ronald Auer's practice location on file with NPPES is 605 Wilson Creek Rd, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-2506.
- What is Ronald Auer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Auer is (859) 301-2663.
- Does Ronald Auer accept Medicare?
- Ronald Auer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Auer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Auer's NPI (1174848196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.