Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Katz, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Albany, NY

  • NPI 1144297458
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
121 Everett RD
Albany, NY 122051474
(518) 489-2663
fax (518) 689-3881

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2025
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #187047
Medicaid
NY #01296368

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144297458. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,296
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$238,965
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 309 257 $85
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 277 170 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 235 187 $67
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 229 166 $41
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 189 162 $30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 182 149 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 172 148 $123
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 169 151 $39
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 111 54 $102
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 64 61 $1,221

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Albany Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$289
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $134.40
Stryker Corporation 2 $99.86
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $40.29
Nevro Corp. 1 $14.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$289

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
192
Patients
166
Total drug cost
$1,395
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 79 79 $725
Meloxicam Generic 72 57 $325
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 17 17 $141
Prednisone Generic 13 13 $40
Losartan Potassium Generic 11 0 $163

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Katz's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Katz practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Richard Katz practice?
Dr. Richard Katz practices at 121 Everett RD, Albany, NY 122051474. Office phone: 5184892663.
What is Dr. Richard Katz's NPI?
Dr. Richard Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144297458, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Katz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Katz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Katz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.