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Active NPI 1982607602 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David B Richards , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Bowling Green, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Richards, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Bowling Green, KY. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1987, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 165 NATCHEZ TRACE AVE.

Dr. Richards accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

165 Natchez Trace Ave

Bowling Green, KY 421037940

Telephone 2707827800
Fax 2708430779
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hines Pharmacy At Wkoa Llc Facility NPI 1982875514

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Bowling Green, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +15.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Bowling Green, KY (389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Bowling Green Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
2,604 199 $7.00 $0.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
267 181 $287.19 $63.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
224 132 $85.00 $31.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
200 153 $80.00 $52.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
183 157 $128.00 $84.61
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
115 82 $85.00 $42.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
79 72 $182.00 $119.51
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
72 41 $60.00 $30.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
59 59 $195.00 $102.35
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
54 49 $1005.00 $183.38
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
34 25 $50.00 $13.32
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
33 33 $115.00 $46.72
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
29 29 $67.00 $25.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
28 28 $275.00 $158.33
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast
24 23 $520.00 $136.83
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
22 22 $3150.00 $1367.40
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
21 19 $120.00 $50.10
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal
21 21 $1226.00 $157.56
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
21 21 $3410.00 $1215.90
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
20 20 $130.00 $67.51
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
17 16 $1025.00 $175.11
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
14 14 $3200.00 $1016.43
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
13 13 $95.00 $42.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KY 29614

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
64296148 (KY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

26 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Lindsay Hockensmith , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Craig Beard , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rebecca Grayson , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1417366402

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 09, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 09, 2016

Registered at 165 NATCHEZ TRACE AVE, BOWLING GREEN, KY 421037940 (Tel: 2707827800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 09, 2016

Registered at 201 PARK ST, BOWLING GREEN, KY 421011759 (Tel: 2707827800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 09, 2016

Recorded as DAVID RICHARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 09, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #29614 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982607602
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 27, 2005
Last Update: August 09, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

201 Park St

Bowling Green, KY 421011759

Phone: 2707827800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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