Russell A Degroote, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Russell A Degroote is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Ketchikan, AK with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(907) 247-9999Ketchikan, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Russell a Degroote, M.D. has been part of the Ketchikan medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Ketchikan area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

1 of 16 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in AKSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Ketchikan32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1594dNPPES updated 2022-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7559 N Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9182

Fax: (206) 339-1460
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
66%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Anxiety Disorders
25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 9, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

265 Lisel Ln, Port Angeles, WA 98362-7492

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Russell a Degroote

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Russell a Degroote for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Ketchikan required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Russell a Degroote

Dr. Degroote is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ketchikan, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 247-9999.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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