Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Ferkel, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Van Nuys, CA

  • NPI 1831128230
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA 914053796
(818) 901-6600
fax (818) 997-7826

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2009
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G37950

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831128230. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
997
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$93,840
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 341 189 $139
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 131 102 $38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 82 82 $181
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 76 57 $41
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 76 19 $0
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 59 54 $53
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 54 49 $196
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 49 40 $39
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass 36 20 $48
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views 34 29 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,120
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 19 $7,949.61
Vericel Corporation 1 $129.11
Ossur Americas, Inc. 1 $21.51
Medartis Inc. 1 $19.93

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$5,750
Travel and Lodging
$1,608
Food and Beverage
$762

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
104
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$388
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 88 43 $330
Cephalexin Generic 16 14 $59

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Ferkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ferkel practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Van Nuys, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Ferkel practice?
Dr. Richard Ferkel practices at 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 914053796. Office phone: 8189016600.
What is Dr. Richard Ferkel's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ferkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831128230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ferkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ferkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ferkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.