Active NPI 1851486831 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Arthur Fermelia , MD

Surgery • Lincoln, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Lincoln, NE. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Fermelia delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9100 ANDERMATT DR STE 1.

Dr. Fermelia accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service;, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9100 Andermatt Dr Ste 1

Lincoln, NE 685266700

Telephone 4024342730

Fax 4024343970

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Heartland Surgical Services, Llc. Facility NPI 1285283622

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Lincoln, NE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +13.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.8 Yrs

State Avg: 24.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

29 Specialists

Practicing in Lincoln, NE (239 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fermelia (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Lincoln Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 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
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	70	22	$125.00	$29.72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	42	22	$354.23	$165.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	12	$250.00	$118.05
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$527.55	$192.81
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	11	11	$57.67	$21.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	58	17	$125.00	$29.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	56	19	$308.93	$163.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	128	42	$187.95	$66.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	71	25	$297.54	$159.53
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	53	33	$268.89	$95.16
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	48	13	$125.00	$30.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	21	$522.39	$184.51
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$527.55	$205.65
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	13	11	$238.87	$84.00
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	13	12	$277.15	$97.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	164	62	$192.36	$67.38
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	65	39	$262.64	$96.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	61	23	$293.44	$150.80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	59	58	$490.49	$184.79
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	40	39	$304.47	$99.68
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$504.67	$198.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	127	45	$200.00	$70.18
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	100	36	$250.00	$100.83
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	98	15	$250.00	$105.11
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	68	65	$450.00	$195.43
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	56	16	$367.58	$58.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	17	$200.00	$76.17
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	24	$250.00	$128.30
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	42	41	$350.00	$103.58
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$375.00	$161.36
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$375.00	$194.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	16	$146.42	$48.82
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	31	12	$323.74	$58.37
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$375.15	$160.10
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$376.17	$183.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-08-16

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NE 30056

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RB0002X

State License NE 30056

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Psychiatry & Neurology - Obesity Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2084B0002X

State License NE 30056

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

109918300 (WY)

Medicaid State Provider ID

10026721200 (NE)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare

NA3283007 (NE)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Counselor - Professional

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Counselor - Mental Health

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Counselor - Mental Health

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Master of Arts

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 16, 2023

Internal Medicine (License #30056 in NE)

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Updated Practice Location August 13, 2019

Registered at 9100 ANDERMATT DR STE 1, LINCOLN, NE 685266700 (Tel: 4024342730)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 13, 2019

Registered at 9100 ANDERMATT DR STE 1, LINCOLN, NE 685266700 (Tel: 4024342730)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 13, 2019

Recorded as RICHARD FERMELIA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 13, 2019

Surgery (License #30056 in NE)

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NPI Profile Active August 30, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2012

Registered at 5201 YELLOWSTONE RD, CHEYENNE, WY 820094741 (Tel: 3076321114)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 20970, CHEYENNE, WY 820037020 (Tel: 3076321114)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 30, 2012

Recorded as RICHARD FERMELIA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2012

Surgery (License #5499A in WY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851486831

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006

Last Update: August 16, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

9100 Andermatt Dr Ste 1

Lincoln, NE 685266700

Phone: 4024342730

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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