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DUSTIN L RICHTER MD
NPI 1730405176
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since April 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
UNM DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS, 2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-4107 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2023, Jun 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dustin L Richter Md NPPES

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

DUSTIN L RICHTER MD (NPI 1730405176) is an individual sports medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2013-0771) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730405176
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDUSTIN L RICHTERCredential: MD
Location AddressUNM DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS, 2211 LOMAS BLVD NEAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476 · Fax (505) 272-8060
Phone(505) 272-4107
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1730405176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2013-0771
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
UNM DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dustin L Richter Md 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 ID8022306182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161005002950
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Dustin Richter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Unm Medical Group Inc
4.4 mi
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

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.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
30 services16 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.
30 services21 patients
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.
23 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

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 Dustin Richter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dustin Richter is 1730405176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2010.

Where is Dustin Richter located?

Dustin Richter practices at Unm Dept Of Orthopaedics 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-4107.

What is Dustin Richter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Dustin Richter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dustin 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 organization bills Medicare for Dustin Richter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dustin Richter reassigns Medicare benefits to Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM). The 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 Dustin Richter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Dustin Richter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dustin Richter is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dustin Richter was last updated on October 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.