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- 7702 E Parham Rd, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23294
About Dr. Strachan
Michael J. Strachan, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Richmond, VA specializing in rheumatology. Michael trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1974. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 281,273 services to 2,939 patients. The services billed most often include injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg, injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered), and injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use. This provider record is associated with NPI 1982655445.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (804) 288-7901
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7702 E PARHAM RD SUITE 101
Richmond, VA 23294
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Rheumatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Autoimmune
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Behçet's Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Eyes and Mouth
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- IgA Vasculitis
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Lupus Butterfly Rash
- Positive ANA Blood Test
- Relapsing Polychondritis
Bone
Bone Health
Connective Tissue
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Scleroderma skin disease
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
Genetic & Connective Tissue
Inflammatory
Joints
- Baker's Cyst
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Morning Joint Stiffness
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Pseudogout
- Reactive Arthritis
- Swollen Fingers or Toes
- Swollen Joints
Nerve & Tendon
Skin & Soft Tissue
Skin & Vascular
Soft Tissue
Spine & Back
Vascular
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation
Consultations
Diagnostics & Injections
- Baker's Cyst Aspiration
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nailfold Capillaroscopy
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Education & Support
Imaging
Injections
- Ankle Joint Injection
- Finger Joint Injections
- Shoulder Cortisone Injection
- Ultrasound-guided hip injection
- Wrist Cortisone Injection
Lab & Diagnostics
- ANCA Blood Test
- Anti-CCP Antibody Test
- HLA-B27 Genetic Test
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Joint Fluid Analysis
- Lupus Skin Biopsy
- Myositis Antibody Panel
- Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test
Lab Work
Medication Management
- Biologic medication management
- DMARD Medication Management
- Gout Flare Treatment Plan
- Immunosuppressant Drug Monitoring
- Prolia Injection for Osteoporosis
- Reclast Infusion for Osteoporosis
- Steroid Taper Management
Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
281,273 services · 2,939 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
468 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
181 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
63 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
28 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
48 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
1,044 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
537 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
209 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J3262 |
117,920 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other rheumatologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other rheumatologists in Richmond 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 6
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michael J. Strachan specialize in?
Michael J. Strachan is a rheumatologist in Richmond, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Rheumatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Michael J. Strachan located?
Michael J. Strachan is listed at 7702 E Parham Rd Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23294. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michael J. Strachan's phone number?
The number on file is (804) 288-7901. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael J. Strachan?
Michael J. Strachan's National Provider Identifier is 1982655445. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Michael J. Strachan train?
Michael J. Strachan attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael J. Strachan have?
Michael J. Strachan has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael J. Strachan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael J. Strachan performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less and administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael J. Strachan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael J. Strachan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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