Physician Profile
Richard K. Ryu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ryu
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Richard K. Ryu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Richard graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1980. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 577 Medicare patients across 840 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (805) 963-2729
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2936 DE LA VINA ST FIRST FLOOR
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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
840 services · 577 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
63 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
22 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
18 |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
12 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
12 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
124 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
60 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
250 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
167 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
64 |
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 2
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Santa Barbara 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard K. Ryu?
Richard K. Ryu is an orthopaedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Richard K. Ryu's address?
Richard K. Ryu is listed at 2936 de la Vina St First Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. 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 K. Ryu?
The number on file is (805) 963-2729. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard K. Ryu's NPI number?
Richard K. Ryu's National Provider Identifier is 1356366488. 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 K. Ryu train?
Richard K. Ryu attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard K. Ryu been practicing?
Richard K. Ryu 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 K. Ryu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard K. Ryu performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard K. Ryu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard K. Ryu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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