Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Pearce, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1619942091
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1736 Gunbarrel RD
Chattanooga, TN 374213127
(423) 756-6623
fax (423) 648-8084

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 10, 2022
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #15829
Medicaid
TN #3057882

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619942091. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,121
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$264,209
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 241 144 $37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 187 141 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 145 119 $84
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 91 61 $230
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 59 59 $166
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 56 36 $36
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 45 45 $1,628
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 45 45 $232
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 41 40 $206
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 29 29 $685

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $22.82
Abbott Laboratories 1 $19.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
211
Patients
171
Total drug cost
$1,498
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 53 43 $249
Methocarbamol Generic 41 28 $303
Gabapentin Generic 35 26 $331
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 21 16 $140
Prednisone Generic 20 19 $199
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 16 $111
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 12 $19
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 11 11 $146

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Pearce's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Pearce practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Richard Pearce practice?
Dr. Richard Pearce practices at 1736 Gunbarrel RD, Chattanooga, TN 374213127. Office phone: 4237566623.
What is Dr. Richard Pearce's NPI?
Dr. Richard Pearce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619942091, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Pearce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Pearce accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Pearce commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.