Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

John Tongue is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He studied medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Saint Louis University School of Medicine has a rank of 67 in research and a 57 in primary care John Tongue is a published MD. He has 8 papers published. The most current publication "Limited arthrography in acute knee injuries." He accepts all Medicare patients.

Publications

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• Saline Soliloquy: Shaking Up Our Thoughts on Perioperative Hyponatremia: Commentary on an article by E. Hennrikus, MD, et al.: "Prevalence, Timing, Causes, and Outcome...
• Surgery for hip Fracture yields societal benefits that exceed the direct medical costs.
• Can value-based insurance impose societal costs?
• Communication skills.
• The hidden dangers of winter sliding.
• Hang gliding injuries in California.
• Limited arthrography in acute Knee injuries.

Schools

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• St Louis Univ Sch Of Med

• Oreg Health Science University

• Sf Orth Res Trng Program

• University Calif

• California Orthopedic Association Member 19

Procedures Preformed

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• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Excision of Femur or Knee
• Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
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Conditions Treated

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• Achilles Tendinitis
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Education

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• Oregon Health & Science University
• Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Hospital

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• Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1255381505
NPPES Provider LastName		TONGUE
NPPES Provider FirstName		JOHN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		970629762
NPPES Provider State		OR
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		128.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		67.0
Percent Opioid Claims		52.34

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1255381505
Last Name Of The Provider	TONGUE
First Name Of The Provider	JOHN
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