Richard Zell, MD
NPI 1669478178 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · New Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Zell, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in New Haven, CT (NPI 1669478178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669478178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0085487 (MD)
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
20 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
486 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 | 161 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 71 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 69 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $132 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 27 | $79 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 27 | 24 |
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.
$375 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2027 Pulaski Hwy Ste 101Havre De Grace, MD 21078-2146Phone: (443) 843-5557Fax: (443) 843-5522
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-21
- Last updated
- 2024-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Zell's NPI number?
- Richard Zell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669478178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Zell's specialty?
- Richard Zell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Zell located?
- Richard Zell's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Howard Ave 1st Floor, New Haven, CT 06519-1369.
- What is Richard Zell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Zell is (877) 925-3637.
- Does Richard Zell accept Medicare?
- Richard Zell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Zell's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Zell's NPI (1669478178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.