Richard Wirges, MD
NPI 1124211271 · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wirges, MD is a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1124211271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124211271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-5763 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,756 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 256 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 225 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 177 | $157 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 159 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 153 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Promethazine Hcl | 130 | 115 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 110 | 99 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 91 | 78 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 28 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 20 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 19 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$159 across 2 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
- 2007-08-22
- Last updated
- 2026-05-29
- Certified
- 2026-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wirges's NPI number?
- Richard Wirges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124211271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wirges's specialty?
- Richard Wirges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wirges located?
- Richard Wirges's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204.
- What is Richard Wirges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wirges is (501) 500-3500.
- Does Richard Wirges accept Medicare?
- Richard Wirges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wirges's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wirges's NPI (1124211271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.