Ronald Gardner, MD
NPI 1255334488 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Gardner, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1255334488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255334488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0056224 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
4,093 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test Or Measurement for Functional Capacity, Each 15 Minutes97750 | 1,267 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,042 | $129 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 276 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 260 | $92 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 257 | $47 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 245 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 740 | 268 |
| Cephalexin | 578 | 355 |
| Meloxicam | 503 | 199 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 325 | 168 |
| Allopurinol | 229 | 61 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 213 | 134 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 161 | 143 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,225 across 34 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
- 2005-05-23
- Last updated
- 2018-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Gardner's NPI number?
- Ronald Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255334488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Gardner's specialty?
- Ronald Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Gardner located?
- Ronald Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 3033 Winkler Ave Unit 100, Fort Myers, FL 33916-9523.
- What is Ronald Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Gardner is (239) 277-7070.
- Does Ronald Gardner accept Medicare?
- Ronald Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Gardner's NPI (1255334488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.