Richard Meyer, M.D.
NPI 1588664718 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Meyer, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1588664718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588664718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 016774 (LA)
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
1,604 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 | 334 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 257 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 218 | $119 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 176 | $103 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 96 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 426 | 163 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 291 | 105 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 141 | 102 |
| Celecoxib | 128 | 97 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 105 | 54 |
| Mupirocin | 104 | 102 |
| Dexamethasone | 98 | 95 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$576 across 11 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
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2015-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Meyer's NPI number?
- Richard Meyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588664718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Meyer's specialty?
- Richard Meyer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Meyer located?
- Richard Meyer's practice location on file with NPPES is 3434 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3532.
- What is Richard Meyer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Meyer is (504) 897-7877.
- Does Richard Meyer accept Medicare?
- Richard Meyer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Meyer's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Meyer's NPI (1588664718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.