Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alan Rechter, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1497732739
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.7 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18885 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
(281) 828-2000
fax (281) 829-2220 - Mailing address
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Po Box 207
Houston, TX 770010207
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 11, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J9542
- Medicaid
- TX #096591501
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497732739. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,520
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$185,643
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 542 | 290 | $8 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 409 | 275 | $74 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 367 | 252 | $127 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 338 | 267 | $92 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 244 | 159 | $35 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 109 | 83 | $35 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 100 | 79 | $29 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 84 | 84 | $114 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 41 | 35 | $56 | |
73620 |
X-ray of foot, 2 views | 35 | 23 | $30 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 43 peers in Houston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$126,494
Transactions
160
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 117 | $121,938.09 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 25 | $2,086.17 | |
| Davol INC. | 2 | $1,950.00 | |
| Medinc of Texas | 2 | $155.89 | |
| Alafair Biosciences, INC. | 2 | $95.26 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 2 | $49.33 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 2 | $49.11 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $41.93 | |
| Shoulder Innovations, INC. | 1 | $37.15 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $34.99 | |
| Ossur Americas, INC. | 2 | $27.50 | |
| Treace Medical Concepts, INC. | 1 | $20.99 | |
| Ermi INC. | 1 | $7.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,687
Patients
651
Total drug cost
$33,059
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 1,137 | 387 | $5,123 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 195 | 111 | $1,911 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 106 | 39 | $1,427 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 43 | 25 | $163 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 41 | 35 | $313 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 32 | 29 | $185 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 32 | 12 | $249 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 16 | 13 | $54 |
| Nabumetone | Generic | 14 | 0 | $154 |
| Prolia (Denosumab) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $22,812 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alan Rechter's medical specialty?
Dr. Alan Rechter practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Alan Rechter practice?
Dr. Alan Rechter practices at 18885 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. Office phone: 2818282000.
What is Dr. Alan Rechter's NPI?
Dr. Alan Rechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497732739, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alan Rechter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alan Rechter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alan Rechter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.