Richard Amendola, M.D.
NPI 1588190979 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Vail, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Amendola, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Vail, CO (NPI 1588190979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588190979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DR.0067797 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
185 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 | 37 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $60 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $122 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 27 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,175 across 16 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 (1)
- 750 E Adams StSyracuse, NY 13210-2306Phone: (315) 464-1800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-08-17
- Certified
- 2022-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Amendola's NPI number?
- Richard Amendola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588190979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Amendola's specialty?
- Richard Amendola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Amendola located?
- Richard Amendola's practice location on file with NPPES is 181 W Meadow Dr Ste 400, Vail, CO 81657-5058.
- What is Richard Amendola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Amendola is (970) 476-1100.
- Does Richard Amendola accept Medicare?
- Richard Amendola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Amendola's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Amendola's NPI (1588190979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.