Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Ryu, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1356366488
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2936 de la Vina St, First Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 931053354
(805) 963-2729
fax (805) 963-3818

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2013
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G47160

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356366488. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
695
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,010
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 221 152 $133
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 174 173 $177
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 86 21 $5
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 54 30 $95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 45 35 $70
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 30 30 $1,117
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 28 28 $174
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 17 17 $191
29828 Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope 15 15 $460
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 14 14 $233

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Santa Barbara Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 363. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18,769
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Products, INC. 5 $12,542.00
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 8 $4,683.12
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $591.43
Arthrex, INC. 1 $425.00
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $145.59
Cornerstone Medical Associates, INC. 2 $129.21
Curonix LLC 1 $90.17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 3 $69.09
Stryker Corporation 1 $40.57
Djo, LLC 1 $37.02
Alafair Biosciences, INC. 1 $15.40

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$15,430
Travel and Lodging
$2,629
Food and Beverage
$710

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
146
Patients
140
Total drug cost
$955
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 46 45 $203
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 46 46 $147
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 39 35 $437
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 14 $169

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Ryu's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ryu practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Ryu practice?
Dr. Richard Ryu practices at 2936 de la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 931053354. Office phone: 8059632729.
What is Dr. Richard Ryu's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ryu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356366488, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ryu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ryu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ryu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.