Richard Strain, MD
NPI 1770585127 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hollywood, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Strain, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Hollywood, FL (NPI 1770585127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770585127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME37554 (FL)
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
183 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 | 82 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 24 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 20 | $50 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 16 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 1 View73501 | 15 | $35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 across 4 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
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2016-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Strain's NPI number?
- Richard Strain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770585127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Strain's specialty?
- Richard Strain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Strain located?
- Richard Strain's practice location on file with NPPES is 4700 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021-3420.
- What is Richard Strain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Strain is (954) 961-3500.
- Does Richard Strain accept Medicare?
- Richard Strain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Strain's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Strain's NPI (1770585127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.