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Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD

(134 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: joint reconstruction, knee reconstruction, hip reconstruction

2448 E 81st Street Suite 1520
Tulsa, OK 74137

(918) 900-2520

Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD is affiliated with PREMIER ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF TULSA and Premier Orthopedic Specialists of Tulsa.

Office Locations

2448 E 81st Street Suite 1520
Tulsa, OK 74137

(918) 900-2520

(918) 900-2521

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

pelvis X-ray

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD had a list price for pelvis X-ray, spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Oklahoma. 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:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, joint X-ray, knee replacement, knee X-ray, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, total knee replacement, and 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. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2012 were X-rays, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	343
hip imaging	112
injections	79
joint surgery	254
lower extremity surgery	254
musculoskeletal imaging	215
pelvic imaging	111
reconstructive surgery	254
revision surgery	11
X-rays	326

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	339
hip imaging	119
injections	56
joint surgery	205
lower extremity surgery	205
musculoskeletal imaging	234
pelvic imaging	115
reconstructive surgery	205
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	365

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	35
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	358
hip imaging	110
injections	77
joint surgery	269
lower extremity surgery	269
musculoskeletal imaging	273
pelvic imaging	126
reconstructive surgery	269
revision surgery	14
X-rays	399

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	47
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	102
doctor visit	428
hip imaging	136
injections	102
joint surgery	218
lower extremity surgery	218
musculoskeletal imaging	315
pelvic imaging	140
reconstructive surgery	218
X-rays	455

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	82
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	97
doctor visit	366
injections	97
joint surgery	248
lower extremity surgery	248
musculoskeletal imaging	206
reconstructive surgery	248
revision surgery	15
X-rays	206

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	44
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	185
doctor visit	791
injections	185
joint surgery	187
lower extremity surgery	187
musculoskeletal imaging	351
pelvic imaging	204
reconstructive surgery	187
spinal procedures	73
X-rays	628

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	52
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
doctor visit	820
injections	206
joint surgery	193
lower extremity surgery	193
musculoskeletal imaging	335
pelvic imaging	269
reconstructive surgery	193
spinal procedures	134
X-rays	738

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	50
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	221
doctor visit	790
injections	221
joint surgery	177
lower extremity surgery	177
musculoskeletal imaging	311
pelvic imaging	45
reconstructive surgery	177
spinal procedures	96
X-rays	452

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	37
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	171
doctor visit	678
injections	171
joint surgery	156
lower extremity surgery	156
musculoskeletal imaging	257
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	156
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	345

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	32
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
doctor visit	569
injections	155
joint surgery	137
lower extremity surgery	137
musculoskeletal imaging	191
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	137
spinal procedures	53
X-rays	255

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	36
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	481
injections	124
joint surgery	112
lower extremity surgery	112
musculoskeletal imaging	172
reconstructive surgery	112
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	215

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	133
doctor visit	542
hip imaging	119
injections	133
joint surgery	196
lower extremity surgery	196
musculoskeletal imaging	260
pelvic imaging	115
reconstructive surgery	196
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	68
X-rays	398

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	426
Native American / Alaskan Native	29
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	37
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	245

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1980. He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1980)

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PREMIER ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF TULSA

Premier Orthopedic Specialists of Tulsa

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 134 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tulsa, OK.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$739,306 TRI-LOCK $297,832	Orthopaedics $193,899	HIPS $157,889	Orthopedics $89,685
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.	$69,116 $69,116
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$969 DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System $444	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $285	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $240
Stryker Corporation	$913 KNEES $728	HIPS $117	Orthobiologics $68
OMNIlife science, Inc	$583 Paragon $564	$19
Other	$768 KNEES $259	XARELTO $123	Zilretta $80	Knee $73	NKII $49	Other $184

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$791,506
Consulting Fee	$12,575
Travel and Lodging	$3,857
Food and Beverage	$3,666
Gift	$31
Other	$19

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD.

Amedica Corporation	2013	$11,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
Amedica Corporation	2014	$1,738.40	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Amedica Corporation	2015	$260.76	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON STOCK

Biography

Dr. Rodney Plaster practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery in Tulsa, OK. He studied medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He is especially interested in hip reconstruction and knee reconstruction. Patient ratings for Dr. Plaster average 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney L. Plaster, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

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. Rodney L. Plaster, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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