DR. HOWARD S RICHTER M.D.
NPI 1659468106
Orthopaedic Surgery in Ogden, UT

Q: What is Howard Richter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Richter is 1659468106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Q: What is Howard Richter's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Richter was last updated on August 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.3/100

CMS Quality Rating

4403 HARRISON BLVD STE 2400, OGDEN, UT 84403(801) 387-2750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Howard S Richter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD S RICHTER M.D. (NPI 1659468106) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Ogden, Utah, licensed in Utah (59242271205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659468106

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD S RICHTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address4403 HARRISON BLVD STE 2400Ogden, UT 84403-3297

Mailing AddressPo Box 27128Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128 · (801) 387-2750

Phone(801) 387-2750

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 2023

NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2023

✔ NPI 1659468106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in UT · 59242271205✔ Licensed in WA · MD61451749

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.

4403 HARRISON BLVD STE 2400, Ogden, UT 84403

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid942854057032UT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard S 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 ID840274221

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040614001681, I20230512002011, I20230915003220, I20231219000248

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 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.

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.

46 services46 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

26 services26 patients

Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 27245

This procedure involves repairing a fractured thigh bone by inserting a bone implant. The implant helps stabilize the bone, allowing it to heal correctly. It's performed under anesthesia and requires a hospital stay for recovery.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Twin Falls, ID

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number130002

Location801 Pole Line Road WestTwin Falls, ID 83301 · Twin Falls County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St James Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Butte, MT

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270017

Location400 S Clark StButte, MT 59701 · Silver Bow County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richland, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500058

Location888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 · Benton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84403 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

$84.41 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.03

Typical copayment $21.10 (range $13.58 – $41.50)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.01 typical visit price

range $17.23 – $135.20

Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.30 – $33.80)

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.

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.

94.3/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.58

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

3 suppliers23 claims23 services$22.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers19 claims19 services$9.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers12 claims14 services$51.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Walking boot, pneumatic and/or vacuum, with or without joints, with or without interface material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L4361

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF003N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$239.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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