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Active NPI 1497732739 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alan Jeffrey Rechter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alan Rechter, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Rechter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18885 KATY FREEWAY.

Dr. Rechter maintains professional affiliations with Orthopaedic Associates Llp, Action Therapy Centers Limited and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18885 Katy Freeway

Houston, TX 77094

Telephone 2818282000
Fax 2818292220
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Orthopaedic Associates, Llp Facility NPI 1841276631

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Creighton University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +7.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.1 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
214 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rechter (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
22,725 217 $9.24 $0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
539 356 $524.15 $89.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
377 250 $393.67 $72.34
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
256 167 $181.81 $33.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
129 129 $720.25 $111.39
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
124 89 $173.55 $27.59
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
120 91 $60.00 $6.35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
114 80 $201.75 $34.42
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
56 41 $280.07 $53.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
36 33 $695.00 $122.10
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views
36 25 $160.22 $28.22
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
30 28 $8642.80 $1309.55
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
26 16 $171.15 $35.33
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views
26 17 $174.69 $33.35
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
22 21 $2950.00 $187.20
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
22 21 $230.73 $39.30
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles
20 16 $272.60 $51.25
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
18 16 $350.00 $56.95
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope
14 13 $4426.29 $678.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
14 14 $963.14 $146.23
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views
12 11 $175.67 $28.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-11
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX J9542

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
096591501 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopaedic Associates Llp

18885 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941103

Phone: 2818292000

Action Therapy Centers Limited

4009 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 770251168

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Wasyl Fedoriw , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1063669471

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Nuttall , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1528412731

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 207, HOUSTON, TX 770010207 (Tel: 2818282000)

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Updated Practice Location October 19, 2021

Registered at 18885 KATY FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX 77094 (Tel: 2818282000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 19, 2021

Registered at 18885 KATY FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX 77094 (Tel: 2818282000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 19, 2021

Recorded as ALAN RECHTER, MD

NPI Profile Active August 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2011

Registered at 1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 800, HOUSTON, TX 770028233 (Tel: 7136506900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 201576, DALLAS, TX 753201576

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2011

Recorded as ALAN RECHTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #J9542 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497732739
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 28, 2005
Last Update: June 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 207

Houston, TX 770010207

Phone: 2818282000

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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