Richard Popowitz, MD
NPI 1649377466 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Nanuet, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Popowitz, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Nanuet, NY (NPI 1649377466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649377466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 231819-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
1,104 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 | 428 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 176 | $135 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 135 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 75 | $58 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 68 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 50 | $50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$224 across 5 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2012-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Popowitz's NPI number?
- Richard Popowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649377466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Popowitz's specialty?
- Richard Popowitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Popowitz located?
- Richard Popowitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 408 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954-5288.
- What is Richard Popowitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Popowitz is (845) 425-0055.
- Does Richard Popowitz accept Medicare?
- Richard Popowitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Popowitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Popowitz's NPI (1649377466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.