Richard Wupperman, MD
NPI 1760539647 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wupperman, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1760539647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760539647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M8440 (TX)
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
1,272 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 406 | $128 |
| X-Ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views72082 | 161 | $71 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 120 | $364 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 118 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 266 | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 141 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 35 | 12 |
| Diazepam | 26 | — |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
| Methocarbamol | 12 | 11 |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$164,432 across 33 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
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2022-01-26
- Certified
- 2020-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wupperman's NPI number?
- Richard Wupperman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760539647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wupperman's specialty?
- Richard Wupperman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wupperman located?
- Richard Wupperman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 708, Austin, TX 78705-1860.
- What is Richard Wupperman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wupperman is (512) 347-7463.
- Does Richard Wupperman accept Medicare?
- Richard Wupperman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wupperman's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wupperman's NPI (1760539647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.