Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Whipple, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Albany, NY

  • NPI 1366452047
  • MIPS 85.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1367 Washington Ave, Suite 200
Albany, NY 122061043
(518) 489-2666
fax (518) 489-5933

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 27, 2008
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #1621408
Medicaid
NY #01030675

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366452047. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,377
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,599
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 249 202 $122
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 177 122 $1
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 166 166 $160
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 140 114 $86
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 119 93 $36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 95 71 $52
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 67 57 $33
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 54 43 $489
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 49 31 $33
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 32 29 $216

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Albany Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,608
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, INC. 3 $1,608.33

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,338
Food and Beverage
$270

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Whipple's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Whipple practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Richard Whipple practice?
Dr. Richard Whipple practices at 1367 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 122061043. Office phone: 5184892666.
What is Dr. Richard Whipple's NPI?
Dr. Richard Whipple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366452047, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Whipple commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.