Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Pope, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Augusta, GA

  • NPI 1396812319
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 63.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3650 J Dewey Gray Cir
Augusta, GA 309091867
(706) 863-9797
fax (706) 863-9410
Mailing address
706 Heggies Ridge Dr
Appling, GA 308023624

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2014
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #39203

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396812319. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,662
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,867
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 414 282 $84
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 241 176 $30
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 218 139 $7
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 122 83 $48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 118 112 $117
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 97 78 $33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 90 90 $105
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 57 55 $400
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 50 33 $51
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 36 33 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$87
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $86.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$87

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
497
Patients
433
Total drug cost
$2,146
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 186 177 $770
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 170 161 $571
Promethazine Hcl Generic 41 32 $118
Gabapentin Generic 38 15 $286
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 37 37 $164
Meloxicam Generic 13 0 $26
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 12 11 $210

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Pope's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Pope practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Augusta, GA.
Where does Dr. Richard Pope practice?
Dr. Richard Pope practices at 3650 J Dewey Gray Cir, Augusta, GA 309091867. Office phone: 7068639797.
What is Dr. Richard Pope's NPI?
Dr. Richard Pope's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396812319, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Pope accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Pope accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Pope commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.