Richard Bernstein, M.D.
NPI 1558367086 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Branford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bernstein, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Branford, CT (NPI 1558367086).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558367086
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 029313 (CT)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,819 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 | 338 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 198 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 180 | $132 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 153 | $60 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 146 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 116 |
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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 67 | 49 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 32 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 30 | 29 |
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133,589 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 9 Washington Ave Fl 1aHamden, CT 06518-3267Phone: (203) 865-6784Fax: (203) 865-6788
- 146 Samson Rock DrMadison, CT 06443-3018Phone: (203) 245-7447Fax: (860) 767-1146
- 30 Commerce ParkMilford, CT 06460-3551Phone: (203) 865-6784Fax: (203) 865-6788
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-21
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11
- Certified
- 2026-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bernstein's NPI number?
- Richard Bernstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558367086, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bernstein's specialty?
- Richard Bernstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bernstein located?
- Richard Bernstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 469 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405-3400.
- What is Richard Bernstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bernstein is (203) 865-6784.
- Does Richard Bernstein accept Medicare?
- Richard Bernstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bernstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bernstein's NPI (1558367086) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.