Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. RICHARD ALTWERGER, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: PODIATRY) · CASTLETON, NY
- NPI 1407837990
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1528 COLUMBIA TPKE, SUITE102
CASTLETON, NY 120339584
(518) 479-3338
fax (518) 479-3358
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 16, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213ES0103X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #N0031701
- Medicaid
- NY #00703957
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407837990. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
546
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$29,620
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 195 | 91 | $54 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 127 | 18 | $54 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 52 | 24 | $43 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 41 | 41 | $69 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 38 | 35 | $86 | |
11720 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | 37 | 19 | $31 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 22 | 11 | $34 | |
11056 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | 20 | 11 | $79 | |
73620 |
X-ray of foot, 2 views | 14 | 11 | $25 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$976
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Science LLC | 2 | $262.58 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $165.77 | |
| TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC. | 1 | $147.41 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 1 | $137.65 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $137.60 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $124.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
37
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,088
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) | Brand | 19 | 14 | $777 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 18 | 13 | $311 |