Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Messinger, MD

Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Anesthesiology Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Charlottesville, VA

  • NPI 1801008891
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2050 Abbey RD, Suite A
Charlottesville, VA 229113553
(434) 295-3600
fax (434) 220-0121
Mailing address
Po Box 8310
Roanoke, VA 240140310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 2, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208VP0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101246251

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801008891. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
9,675
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$638,287
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 4,027 302 $0
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 2,391 369 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 723 441 $88
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 412 250 $295
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 222 222 $161
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 196 121 $255
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 160 106 $116
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 156 103 $69
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 151 130 $573
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 149 87 $224

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Charlottesville Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 296. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,889
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Si-Bone, INC. 8 $1,540.21
Boston Scientific Corporation 8 $348.67

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,183
Food and Beverage
$706

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
605
Patients
220
Total drug cost
$9,693
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 175 45 $2,608
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 62 21 $625
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 50 25 $473
Celecoxib Generic 47 22 $1,641
Methylprednisolone Generic 45 39 $413
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 39 11 $333
Pregabalin Generic 36 0 $1,370
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 34 13 $953
Tramadol Hcl Generic 33 21 $82
Methocarbamol Generic 29 11 $403

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Messinger's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Messinger practices Pain Medicine Physician in Charlottesville, VA.
Where does Dr. Richard Messinger practice?
Dr. Richard Messinger practices at 2050 Abbey RD, Charlottesville, VA 229113553. Office phone: 4342953600.
What is Dr. Richard Messinger's NPI?
Dr. Richard Messinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801008891, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Messinger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Messinger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Messinger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.