Physician Profile
Richard S. Bartholomew, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bartholomew
Richard S. Bartholomew, D.O. practices orthopaedic surgery in Waterford, MI. Richard is a 1994 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 18,064 services to 1,244 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (248) 673-0500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4800 HIGHLAND RD
Waterford, MI 48328
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,064 services · 1,244 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
306 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
41 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
216 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
100 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
67 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
1,109 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
606 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
601 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard S. Bartholomew?
Richard S. Bartholomew is an orthopaedic surgeon in Waterford, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Richard S. Bartholomew's address?
Richard S. Bartholomew is listed at 4800 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI 48328. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard S. Bartholomew?
The number on file is (248) 673-0500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard S. Bartholomew?
Richard S. Bartholomew's National Provider Identifier is 1184656241. 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 Richard S. Bartholomew train?
Richard S. Bartholomew attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard S. Bartholomew have?
Richard S. Bartholomew has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard S. Bartholomew perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard S. Bartholomew performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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