1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. California
  4. Fullerton
  5. Orthopaedic Surgery
  6. NPI Profile

ALEXANDER RICHTER M.D.
NPI 1013233790
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Fullerton, CA

Active since April 20, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 103, FULLERTON, CA 92831(714) 879-0050(714) 879-0249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2020, Mar 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Alexander Richter M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALEXANDER RICHTER M.D. (NPI 1013233790) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Fullerton, California, licensed in California (A134769) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fountain Valley, and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013233790
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER RICHTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 103Fullerton, CA 92831-3702
Mailing Address680 Langsdorf Dr, Suite 103Fullerton, CA 92831-3702 · (714) 879-0050 · Fax (714) 879-0249
Phone(714) 879-0050
Fax(714) 879-0249
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1013233790 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A134769
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
680 LANGSDORF DR, Fullerton, CA 92831
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111190 Warner Ave Ste 300Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4045 · Phone (714) 241-7000 · Fax (714) 241-7003

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alexander Richter M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547576910
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150831001298
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Richter reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

First Choice Physician Partners
2.4 mi
Gynecology
16671 YORBA LINDA BLVD, SUITE 210
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 488 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326478462 (714) 447-4800
Newport Care Medical Group, Inc
17 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
441 OLD NEWPORT BLVD
Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528401783 (949) 491-9991
Orthowest
20 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
24331 EL TORO RD STE 200
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760007330 (949) 586-3200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Fusion of additional segment of spine 22614
Fusion of an additional segment of the spine is a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae together. This is done to stabilize the spine and reduce pain or correct a deformity. The procedure involves using bone grafts, rods, or screws to secure the spine.
53 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
25 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
20 services15 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,500 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%599 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
85%492 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%356 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
68%649 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
98%618 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 344 patients
Patients tobacco: 3% · 32 patients
90%344 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%649 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
13%649 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
38%649 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, INC.
Community/Behavioral Health
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 200
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 871-9264
DAVID DOWNS MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 103
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 879-0050
KENDRA HIGGINS P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 103
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 879-0050
MR. RONALD LEE CUNNINGHAM MPT
Physical Therapist
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 100
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 871-0460
DR. BETTY ANN HAMMOND PH.D
Psychologist (Clinical)
680 LANGSDORF DR, 219
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 306-9168
STEPHANIE BAUTISTA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 200
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 953-4455
NANCY MARIE HYBL-BOSTWICK L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
680 LANGSDORF DR, SUITE 219
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 578-0990
DR. JOHN DONALD SAWYER III PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
680 LANGSDORF DR, # 219
FULLERTON, CA 92831
Orange County (714) 871-9732

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Richter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Richter is 1013233790. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2010.

Where is Alexander Richter located?

Alexander Richter practices at 680 Langsdorf Dr Suite 103, Fullerton, CA 92831. The listed phone number is (714) 879-0050.

What is Alexander Richter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Alexander Richter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Richter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alexander Richter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Richter reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: First Choice Physician Partners (Yorba Linda, CA), Newport Care Medical Group, Inc (Newport Beach, CA) and Orthowest (Laguna Woods, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alexander Richter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Richter was last updated on June 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.