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Dr. Richard Sharp, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Decatur, AL
- NPI 1710051842
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1103 16Th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 356013595
(256) 350-0362
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 22, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #00023285
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710051842. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,174
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$187,347
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 276 | 172 | $55 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 276 | 219 | $117 | |
J1040 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 262 | 166 | $11 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 239 | 197 | $83 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 152 | 152 | $152 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 145 | 111 | $41 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 109 | 79 | $41 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 83 | 64 | $31 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 79 | 41 | $36 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 78 | 73 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,914
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJO, LLC | 13 | $1,600.04 | |
| Prime Surgical, LLC | 1 | $156.15 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $75.47 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $65.11 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $17.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
725
Patients
584
Total drug cost
$8,787
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 279 | 258 | $2,935 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 142 | 92 | $883 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 65 | 59 | $573 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 48 | 45 | $892 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 46 | 27 | $2,650 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 45 | 32 | $188 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 43 | 36 | $198 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 23 | 20 | $287 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 22 | 15 | $140 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $39 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Sharp's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Sharp practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Decatur, AL.
Where does Dr. Richard Sharp practice?
Dr. Richard Sharp practices at 1103 16Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 356013595. Office phone: 2563500362.
What is Dr. Richard Sharp's NPI?
Dr. Richard Sharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710051842, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Sharp accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sharp accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Sharp commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.