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 Castleton Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Altwerger's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Altwerger practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Castleton, NY.
Where does Dr. Richard Altwerger practice?
Dr. Richard Altwerger practices at 1528 Columbia Tpke, Castleton, NY 120339584. Office phone: 5184793338.
What is Dr. Richard Altwerger's NPI?
Dr. Richard Altwerger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407837990, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Altwerger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Altwerger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Altwerger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.