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Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO

(Dr. Walter C. Peppelman, DO)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1985)

820 Sir Thomas Court
Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 652-9555

Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO is a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO is affiliated with FC SELECT LLC and PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES.

Office Locations

820 Sir Thomas Court
Harrisburg, PA 17109

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

MRI

spinal instrumentation

spine MRI

In 2023, Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO had a list price for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), and spine MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

laminectomy

neck X-ray

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO had a list price for laminectomy, neck X-ray, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine MRI

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO performed more spinal procedures, spine MRI, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	203
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	165
X-rays	134

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	220
nerve procedures	37
revision surgery	20
spinal procedures	238
X-rays	180

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	296
nerve procedures	27
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	272
X-rays	224

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	19
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	241
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	174
X-rays	146

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	254
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	249
X-rays	185

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	312
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
nerve procedures	27
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	274
X-rays	193

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	324
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	37
nerve procedures	40
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	333
X-rays	229

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	401
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	58
nerve procedures	42
revision surgery	17
spinal procedures	418
X-rays	289

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	280
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	268
X-rays	184

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	314
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	247
X-rays	188

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	251
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
spinal procedures	210
X-rays	178

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated as a spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	281
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
nerve procedures	26
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	258
X-rays	193

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	174
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1985)

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

FC SELECT LLC

PINNACLE HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$909,241 Spine $442,238	REVERE 5.5 Degen Ti System $405,533	REVERE $54,803	RISE-L $4,073	Excelsius Robotics System $1,317	Other $1,278
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC	$258,007 Spine $135,287	Revolution $65,811	S4 Spinal System $46,937	S4 Element Spinal System $8,518	Spectrum Cervical Plate $809	Other $645
Cerapedics Inc.	$2,500 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $2,500
Cerapedics, Inc.	$1,924 i-FACTOR Putty $1,760	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $164
CTL Medical Corporation	$1,750 $1,750
Other	$2,946 General K2M Product Discussion $371	AIRO TRUCT $176	CASCADIA CERVICAL 3D $124	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $124	EVEREST $73	Other $2,079

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,148,310
Consulting Fee	$21,356
Travel and Lodging	$2,906
Food and Beverage	$2,295
Honoraria	$1,500

Biography

Dr. Walter Peppelman is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. He attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Charles Peppelman JR., DO From 2012 - 2022

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