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RICHARD MENDEZ MD
NPI 1861996043
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Saint Louis Park, MN

Q: What is Richard Mendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Mendez is 1861996043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Q: What is Richard Mendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Mendez was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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 March 21, 2018PECOS Enrolled

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD, SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN 55426(952) 993-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Jun 19, 2023, Mar 29, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Richard Mendez Md NPPES

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

RICHARD MENDEZ MD (NPI 1861996043) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (74258) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861996043

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD MENDEZCredential: MD

Location Address6500 EXCELSIOR BLVDSaint Louis Park, MN 55426-4702

Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110qBloomington, MN 55425-4516

Phone(952) 993-2273

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026

✔ NPI 1861996043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in MN · 74258

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1111 Colchester Ave, UVMMC Department of SurgeryBurlington, VT 05401 · Phone (802) 847-2345

Location 2420 Delaware Street SE, MMC207Minneapolis, MN 55455 · Phone (612) 624-1722

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)

Richard Mendez Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55426 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

$168.28 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $42.07 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.74 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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.

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.

NANCY COLE NELSON M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-3282

DR. KATIE LYNN ANDRINAS MD, MPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-3282

CARA HOULE MD

Internal Medicine

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-5000

JANET GRAYSON MD

Internal Medicine

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-6600

JEFFREY J SHULTZ

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD, PARK NICOLLET CLINIC - HEART & VASCULAR CENTER
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-3246

MARY BETH JOHNSON OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-6087

MARY KATHERINE KOSANDA P.T.

Physical Therapist

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-6014

JENNIFER A DEUTZ P.T.

Physical Therapist

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

Hennepin County (952) 993-5900

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 Mendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Mendez is 1861996043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Where is Richard Mendez located?

Richard Mendez practices at 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426. The listed phone number is (952) 993-2273.

What is Richard Mendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Richard Mendez enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Mendez was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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.