Physician Profile
Richard L. Henderson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Henderson
Based in Walla Walla, WA, Richard L. Henderson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Richard graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1980. Richard is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 650 services to 552 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg. NPI 1437129947 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (509) 522-5820
- Email not available
Practice Locations
380 CHASE AVE ORTHOPEDICS
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
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
Foot and ankle
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
650 services · 552 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
90 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
72 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
41 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
83 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
72 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 0055T |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
69 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Loma Linda 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 WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard L. Henderson?
Richard L. Henderson is an orthopedic surgeon in Walla Walla, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Richard L. Henderson's address?
Richard L. Henderson is listed at 380 Chase Ave Orthopedics, Walla Walla, WA 99362. 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 L. Henderson?
The number on file is (509) 522-5820. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard L. Henderson?
Richard L. Henderson's National Provider Identifier is 1437129947. 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 L. Henderson train?
Richard L. Henderson attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard L. Henderson have?
Richard L. Henderson has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard L. Henderson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard L. Henderson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard L. Henderson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard L. Henderson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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