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Hand Surgery

Robert O. Anderson Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Woodbury, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Robert O. Anderson Iii, MD is a hand surgeon at 1661 Saint Anthony Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104. Phone: (651) 968-5201. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert O. Anderson Iii had 204 Original Medicare patients and 4,686 services. NPI 1558477216. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Hand surgeon (Medicare lists Hand Surgery)
  • Address: 1661 Saint Anthony Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (651) 968‑5201
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
  • Group practice: Summit Orthopedics, Ltd
  • Medical school: graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert O. Anderson Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Robert O. Anderson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert O. Anderson Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Robert O. Anderson Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 4,686 services for Robert O. Anderson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert O. Anderson Iii's NPI number?
1558477216. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Robert O. Anderson Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients204
Services billed to Medicare4,686
Different services or procedures75
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,880 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)89 services
  3. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)64 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)56 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • Arthritis66%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Robert O. Anderson Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert O. Anderson Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert O. Anderson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert O. Anderson Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Summit Orthopedics, Ltd282 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Saint Paul

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Paul, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Summit Orthopedics, Ltd

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558477216
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians