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DR. RICHARD A EGWELE M.D.
NPI 1306991310
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since January 23, 2007PECOS Enrolled
9135 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617(773) 374-2441(773) 374-7652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard A Egwele M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A EGWELE M.D. (NPI 1306991310) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (207Q00000X) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306991310
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A EGWELECredential: M.D.
Location Address9135 S EXCHANGE AVEChicago, IL 60617-4225
Mailing AddressPo Box 17578Chicago, IL 60617-0578 · (773) 374-2441 · Fax (773) 374-7652
Phone(773) 374-2441
Fax(773) 374-7652
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2011
✔ NPI 1306991310 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 207Q00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
9135 S EXCHANGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60617
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Richard Egwele M.d.

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified496850IL
Other21607598IL · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid036051741IL
Medicare UPINC42500IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard A Egwele M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60617 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier54 claims2,496 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier28 claims923 services$7.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6216
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier56 claims12,000 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6402
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier13 claims934 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier35 claims3,428 services$0.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

RICHARD & SUSAN EGWELE MDSC
Point of Service
9135 S EXCHANGE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 374-2441
OLATOYE REHABILITATION CENTERS, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
9135 S EXCHANGE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 437-5444
SUSAN T OYETUNDE M.D.
Pediatrics
9135 S EXCHANGE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Cook County (773) 374-2441

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 Richard Egwele's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Egwele is 1306991310. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Richard Egwele M.D..

Where is Richard Egwele located?

Richard Egwele practices at 9135 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617. The listed phone number is (773) 374-2441.

What is Richard Egwele's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Richard Egwele enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Egwele is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Egwele was last updated on December 8, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.