Ralph Richter, MD
NPI 1831294727 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · East Chicago, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Richter, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in East Chicago, IN (NPI 1831294727).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831294727
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01040273A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
506 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 129 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 117 | $102 |
| Imaging Guidance for Procedure, 60 Minutes Or Less76000 | 102 | $38 |
| Incision of Tendon Covering of Finger26055 | 60 | $203 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 50 | $47 |
| Release of Wrist Ligament Using an Endoscope29848 | 28 | $429 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 183 | 142 |
| Prednisone | 108 | 88 |
| Meloxicam | 35 | 16 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 12 | — |
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2020-08-04
- Certified
- 2020-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Richter's NPI number?
- Ralph Richter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831294727, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Richter's specialty?
- Ralph Richter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Richter located?
- Ralph Richter's practice location on file with NPPES is 4320 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN 46312.
- What is Ralph Richter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Richter is (219) 392-1215.
- Does Ralph Richter accept Medicare?
- Ralph Richter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Richter's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Richter's NPI (1831294727) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.