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Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM

(Dr. Robert D. Tupper, DPM)

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: diabetic foot ulcers, foot reconstruction

3720 Holland Road Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 498-0202

Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM is a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM is affiliated with Sentara Health and NORFOLK FOOT AND ANKLE GROUP PC.

Office Locations

Sentara Health

3720 Holland Road Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 498-0202

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2012 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	35
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	85
doctor visit	615
excision	85
immobilization	35
musculoskeletal imaging	24
nail procedures	465
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	358
skin procedures	358
X-rays	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	94
doctor visit	606
excision	94
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nail procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	440
skin procedures	440
X-rays	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	56
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	41
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	78
doctor visit	970
excision	78
immobilization	41
injections	14
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nail avulsion	25
nail procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	540
skin procedures	540
X-rays	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	184
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	77
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	55
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, compression therapy and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	73
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	53
doctor visit	1008
immobilization	73
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	526
skin procedures	526
X-rays	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	374
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	180
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	55
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, compression therapy and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	40
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	963
immobilization	40
injections	24
musculoskeletal imaging	20
nail avulsion	16
nail procedures	16
nerve block	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	587
skin procedures	587
X-rays	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	166
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	69
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	56
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, compression therapy and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	53
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1137
immobilization	53
injections	25
musculoskeletal imaging	18
nail avulsion	13
nail procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	567
skin procedures	567
X-rays	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	161
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	74
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	61
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, compression therapy and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	61
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1066
immobilization	61
injections	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	579
skin procedures	579

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	82
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	51
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1170
immobilization	37
injections	17
musculoskeletal imaging	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	610
skin procedures	610
X-rays	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	80
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	56
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and compression therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	31
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	789
immobilization	31
musculoskeletal imaging	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	410
skin procedures	410
X-rays	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	67
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	71
doctor visit	947
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	266
skin procedures	266

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	41
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	60
doctor visit	1066
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	150
skin procedures	150

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	48
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and excision.

compression therapy	46
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	939
excision	85
hospital care	42
immobilization	46
injections	19
inpatient care	42
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nail avulsion	18
nail procedures	113
nerve block	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	457
skin procedures	457
X-rays	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	154
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	275
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	70
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	182

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (1988)

Residency: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatry, Foot Surgery (2031)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

NORFOLK FOOT AND ANKLE GROUP PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert David Tupper, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,207 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $1,091	Asnis $186	Fixos $155	VIAFLOW $152	SonicFusion $146	Other $477
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$300 Wound Matrix $129	Regranex $110	Santyl $53	Infection Management $8
BIOVENTUS LLC	$291 Ultrasound Bone Healing $152	Stimrouter Implantable Kit $67	Exogen $16	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $9	$47
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$262 GRAFIX PL $78	Hat-Trick $28	Oasis $26	Biostep $24	Santyl $23	Other $83
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$184 KRYSTEXXA $184
Other	$1,909 XARTEMIS XR $142	PINPOINT $141	CLARIX $125	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $120	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $105	Other $1,276

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,298
Travel and Lodging	$798
Entertainment	$56

Biography

Dr. Robert Tupper works as a foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). Dr. Tupper's areas of clinical interest consist of diabetic foot ulcers and foot reconstruction. He is professionally affiliated with Sentara Health.