Physician Profile
Richard S. Obedian, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Obedian
Richard S. Obedian, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in Hicksville, NY. Richard is a 1993 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,499 Medicare patients across 6,510 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (516) 933-4350
- Email not available
Practice Locations
81 NORTH BROADWAY
Hicksville, NY 11801
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
6,510 services · 1,499 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
449 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 22514 |
31 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20939 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20937 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance | Procedure | 22513 |
23 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken spine bone with stabilizing device, each additional segment | Procedure | 22515 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
19 | Less 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.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Obedian specialize in?
Dr. Obedian is an orthopaedic surgeon in Hicksville, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Obedian located?
Dr. Obedian is listed at 81 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Obedian's phone number?
The number on file is (516) 933-4350. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Obedian's NPI number?
Dr. Obedian's National Provider Identifier is 1659394690. 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 Dr. Obedian go to medical school?
Dr. Obedian attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Obedian been practicing?
Dr. Obedian has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Obedian do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Obedian performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Obedian confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Obedian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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