Physician Profile
Richard J. Spelts, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Spelts
Richard J. Spelts, D.O. practices family medicine — sports medicine in Van Nuys, CA. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 3,183 services to 1,916 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose, 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
- (818) 901-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6815 NOBLE AVE
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,183 services · 1,916 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
421 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint | Procedure | 27093 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint | Procedure | 23350 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
161 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
74 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 72190 |
67 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
64 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
56 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views | Imaging | 72120 |
49 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
39 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Richard J. Spelts specialize in?
Richard J. Spelts is a family doctor in Van Nuys, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Richard J. Spelts located?
Richard J. Spelts is listed at 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Spelts's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 901-6600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard J. Spelts?
Richard J. Spelts's National Provider Identifier is 1437240355. 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 J. Spelts train?
Richard J. Spelts attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard J. Spelts have?
Richard J. Spelts has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard J. Spelts do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Spelts performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint and injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard J. Spelts's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard J. Spelts. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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