Richard Obedian, MD
NPI 1659394690 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hicksville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Obedian, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Hicksville, NY (NPI 1659394690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659394690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200521 (NY)
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
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
2,950 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 1,077 | $66 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 449 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 303 | $47 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 112 | $150 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 107 | $47 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 256 | 111 |
| Meloxicam | 190 | 120 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 86 | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 69 | 25 |
| Methylprednisolone | 62 | 51 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 61 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,682 across 35 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2011-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Obedian's NPI number?
- Richard Obedian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659394690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Obedian's specialty?
- Richard Obedian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Obedian located?
- Richard Obedian's practice location on file with NPPES is 81 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801.
- What is Richard Obedian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Obedian is (516) 933-4350.
- Does Richard Obedian accept Medicare?
- Richard Obedian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Obedian's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Obedian's NPI (1659394690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.