Richard Vlasak, MD
NPI 1538197298 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Vlasak, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1538197298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538197298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME57394 (FL)
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
20 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
737 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 | 255 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 205 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 76 | $174 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $215 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 143 | 66 |
| Mupirocin | 82 | 75 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 62 | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 49 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | 12 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 32 | 25 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 18 |
| Meloxicam | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91,224 across 20 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
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2008-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Vlasak's NPI number?
- Richard Vlasak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538197298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Vlasak's specialty?
- Richard Vlasak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Vlasak located?
- Richard Vlasak's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-3003.
- What is Richard Vlasak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Vlasak is (352) 273-7002.
- Does Richard Vlasak accept Medicare?
- Richard Vlasak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Vlasak's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Vlasak's NPI (1538197298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.