Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Birdwell, DO

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Cambridge, MN

  • NPI 1144280967
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
701 Dellwood St S
Cambridge, MN 550081920
(763) 689-7700
Mailing address
2925 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 9, 2020
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #47478
Medicaid
MN #463914600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144280967. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,296
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 763 79 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 103 84 $89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 100 100 $109
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 90 65 $69
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 39 35 $34
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 38 30 $41
73501 X-ray of hip, 1 view 33 33 $31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 24 $124
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 25 24 $132
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 21 14 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Cambridge Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$156
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $156.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$156

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
66
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$538
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 54 50 $454
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 11 $84

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Birdwell's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Birdwell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Cambridge, MN.
Where does Dr. Richard Birdwell practice?
Dr. Richard Birdwell practices at 701 Dellwood St S, Cambridge, MN 550081920. Office phone: 7636897700.
What is Dr. Richard Birdwell's NPI?
Dr. Richard Birdwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144280967, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Birdwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Birdwell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Birdwell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.