Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Wardell

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chesapeake, VA

  • NPI 1598142085
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 Discovery Dr
Chesapeake, VA 233203843
(757) 547-5145
fax (757) 436-2480

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Virginia #0101272018 · New Mexico #MD2020-0979

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598142085. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,089
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$61,983
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 672 56 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 97 74 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 59 47 $87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 42 30 $69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 37 33 $34
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 34 34 $116
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 33 26 $104
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 29 22 $47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $157
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 21 15 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$271
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $138.75
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. 1 $103.32
Fortis Surgical, LLC 1 $28.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$271

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
100
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,082
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 45 13 $182
Naproxen Generic 21 0 $104
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 19 14 $116
Celecoxib Generic 15 0 $680

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Wardell's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Wardell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chesapeake, VA.
Where does Dr. Richard Wardell practice?
Dr. Richard Wardell practices at 501 Discovery Dr, Chesapeake, VA 233203843. Office phone: 7575475145.
What is Dr. Richard Wardell's NPI?
Dr. Richard Wardell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598142085, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Wardell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Wardell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Wardell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); 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.