Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Zimlich, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · North Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1083644355
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2880 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 294069171
(843) 797-5050
fax (843) 797-3633

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2020
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #16856
Medicaid
SC #168561

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083644355. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,242
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$506,878
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 3,480 40 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,006 615 $120
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 478 365 $43
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 394 221 $8
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 383 269 $68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 214 214 $156
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 204 173 $44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 200 161 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 196 170 $84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 116 110 $1,184

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in North Charleston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 201. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$136
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fidia Pharma USA INC. 1 $70.57
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $32.35
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $19.69
Medline Industries Lp 1 $13.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$136

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
133
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$1,122
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 73 45 $316
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 44 25 $617
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 16 $189

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Zimlich's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Zimlich practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in North Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Richard Zimlich practice?
Dr. Richard Zimlich practices at 2880 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 294069171. Office phone: 8437975050.
What is Dr. Richard Zimlich's NPI?
Dr. Richard Zimlich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083644355, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Zimlich accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Zimlich accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Zimlich commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.