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Active NPI 1245267939 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard J Unger , DO

Surgery • Prosser, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Unger, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Prosser, WA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 1989, Dr. Unger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 820 MEMORIAL ST STE 3.

Dr. Unger is affiliated with Prosser Public Hospital District Of Benton County and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

820 Memorial St Ste 3

Prosser, WA 993502504

Telephone 5097865599
Fax 5097880488
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Prosser, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +0.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 36.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Prosser, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Unger (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Prosser Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
11 11 $516.00 $199.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-02
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 25

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA DO-02867

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Prosser Public Hospital District Of Benton County

1105 Dale Ave, Benton City, WA 993208872

Phone: 5095884075

Prosser Public Hospital District Of Benton County

200 Prosser Health Dr, Prosser, WA 993507832

Phone: 5097886022

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kailey Friesz , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1205594082

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1235587494

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Samuel Strebel , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1467710186

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Halvorson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1578555264

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Coral Tieu , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1649525585

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

18 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2021

Surgery (License #DO-02867 in IA)

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Updated Practice Location April 15, 2021

Registered at 820 MEMORIAL ST STE 3, PROSSER, WA 993502504 (Tel: 5097865599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2021

Registered at 723 MEMORIAL ST, PROSSER, WA 993501524 (Tel: 5097862222)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 15, 2021

Surgery (License #25 in WI)

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2019

Registered at 610 E TAYLOR ST, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI 53821 (Tel: 6083266466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2019

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015494 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2019

Registered at 123 HOSPITAL DR, STE 2000, WATERTOWN, WI 530983320 (Tel: 5154338500)

NPI Profile Active January 19, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2017

Registered at 709 W MAIN ST, MANCHESTER, IA 520571526 (Tel: 5154338500)

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2017

Registered at 1015 UNION ST, BOONE, IA 500364821 (Tel: 5154338500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 19, 2017

Recorded as RICHARD UNGER, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 19, 2017

Surgery (License #DO-02867 in IA)

NPI Profile Active January 28, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location January 28, 2015

Registered at 1015 UNION ST, BOONE, IA 500364821 (Tel: 5154338500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 28, 2015

Registered at 1015 UNION ST, BOONE, IA 500364821 (Tel: 5154338500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 28, 2015

Recorded as RICHARD UNGER, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 28, 2015

Surgery (License #02837 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245267939
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006
Last Update: June 02, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

723 Memorial St

Prosser, WA 993501524

Phone: 5097862222

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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