Richard Rhim, M.D.
NPI 1154588937 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154588937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA09033000 (NJ)
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
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
989 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 293 | $135 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 169 | $57 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 113 | $181 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 90 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $97 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 330 | 207 |
| Baclofen | 147 | 97 |
| Pregabalin | 82 | 41 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 48 | 28 |
| Alprazolam | 18 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 16 |
| Celecoxib | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$172 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
- 2008-05-20
- Last updated
- 2012-01-25
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.