Richard Pelker, MD
NPI 1871577882 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · New Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Pelker, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in New Haven, CT (NPI 1871577882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871577882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022200 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-02
- Last updated
- 2009-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Pelker's NPI number?
- Richard Pelker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871577882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Pelker's specialty?
- Richard Pelker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Pelker located?
- Richard Pelker's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1369.
- What is Richard Pelker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Pelker is (203) 737-5656.
- Does Richard Pelker accept Medicare?
- Richard Pelker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Pelker's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Pelker's NPI (1871577882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.