Surgeon profile
Ron Pitkanen, M.D.
Pain Management · Mountain Brk, AL 35223NPI 1457677015
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
537 Medicare cases/yr
365 patients
2 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transforaminal Epidural Injection — Lumbar CPT 64483 | 486 | ▼ -15% | 337 |
| Radiofrequency Ablation — Lumbar Facet CPT 64635 | 51 | ▲ +9% | 28 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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