Richard Torkelson, MD
NPI 1477548881 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cheyenne, WY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Torkelson, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cheyenne, WY (NPI 1477548881).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477548881
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2601A (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
291 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Knee, 3 Views73562 | 80 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 63 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 41 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $88 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 25 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 1 View73501 | 24 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 |
| Nabumetone | 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2007-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Torkelson's NPI number?
- Richard Torkelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477548881, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Torkelson's specialty?
- Richard Torkelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Torkelson located?
- Richard Torkelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 House Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001-3179.
- What is Richard Torkelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Torkelson is (307) 632-9261.
- Does Richard Torkelson accept Medicare?
- Richard Torkelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Torkelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Torkelson's NPI (1477548881) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.