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Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Georgia (2007)

3527 North Valdosta Road
Valdosta, GA 31602

(229) 247-2290

Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD is an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD is affiliated with SGMC Health and VALDOSTA ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

SGMC Health

3527 North Valdosta Road
Valdosta, GA 31602

(229) 247-2290

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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 Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD 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 Georgia. 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. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
joint surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
upper extremity surgery	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2013 were joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	46
excision	28
hospital care	18
injections	11
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	114
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	99
reconstructive surgery	15
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	99

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
blood draw	14
doctor visit	268
hospital care	28
injections	69
inpatient care	28
musculoskeletal imaging	62
pelvic imaging	23
X-rays	85

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	25
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
blood draw	21
doctor visit	390
hip imaging	40
hospital care	23
injections	72
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	111
pelvic imaging	40
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	163

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	52
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	386
hospital care	20
injections	81
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	34
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	539
hospital care	20
injections	82
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	46
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	84
reconstructive surgery	22
spinal procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	76

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	38
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
blood draw	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	590
hip imaging	11
hospital care	16
injections	104
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	52
musculoskeletal imaging	85
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	71
X-rays	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	23
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
blood draw	27
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	638
hip imaging	13
injections	98
joint surgery	41
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
musculoskeletal imaging	117
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	41
X-rays	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	31
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
blood draw	16
doctor visit	570
hospital care	15
injections	86
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	99
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	28
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	22
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
blood draw	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
doctor visit	731
hip imaging	14
injections	149
joint surgery	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	55
musculoskeletal imaging	127
open surgery	12
spinal procedures	20
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	53
X-rays	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	30
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
blood draw	20
doctor visit	702
hip imaging	16
injections	136
joint surgery	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	52
musculoskeletal imaging	170
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	25
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	143

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	41
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Valdosta, GA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	88
blood draw	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	486
excision	28
hip imaging	18
hospital care	20
injections	88
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	36
musculoskeletal imaging	100
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	17
tendon surgery	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	28
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2007. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2007)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric C. Stiefel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SGMC Health

VALDOSTA ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$9,997 Q-FIX $4,873	Sports Med Shoulder $1,855	Latarjet System $1,564	Sports Med Small Joint $615	Coblation Wands $190	Other $900
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$246 Ortho - None $113	AccuFill $32	Gel One $25	$75
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$147 Extremities $104	MONOVISC $43
Stryker Corporation	$48 Insignia $27	CHAMPION $22
Aastrom Biosciences, Inc	$48 CARTICEL $48
Other	$267 REGENETEN Shoulder $33	NO_PRODUCT $26	OFIRMEV $24	FORTEO $24	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $23	Other $136

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,873
Food and Beverage	$3,494
Travel and Lodging	$2,384
Education	$2

Biography

Dr. Eric Stiefel's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center for residency. Dr. Stiefel is professionally affiliated with SGMC Health.