Richelle Takemoto, MD
NPI 1043478050 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richelle Takemoto, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1043478050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043478050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD446402 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
169 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 25 | $98 |
| Computer-Assisted Surgery for Muscle and Bone Procedure20985 | 20 | $124 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 19 | $1,113 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 17 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 356 | 105 |
| Amoxicillin | 34 | 19 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 | 12 |
| Cephalexin | 14 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 12 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,001 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-27
- Last updated
- 2013-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richelle Takemoto's NPI number?
- Richelle Takemoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043478050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richelle Takemoto's specialty?
- Richelle Takemoto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richelle Takemoto located?
- Richelle Takemoto's practice location on file with NPPES is 1307 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769.
- What is Richelle Takemoto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richelle Takemoto is (877) 660-6777.
- Does Richelle Takemoto accept Medicare?
- Richelle Takemoto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richelle Takemoto's NPI active?
- Yes — Richelle Takemoto's NPI (1043478050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.