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- 144 S 8Th St, Suite 107, Chambersburg, PA 17201
About Dr. Richards
Robert N. Richards, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Chambersburg, PA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Robert trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Robert is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,683 Medicare patients across 7,164 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1346270774.
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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
- (717) 414-7798
- Email not available
Practice Locations
144 S 8TH ST SUITE 107
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,164 services · 1,683 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
538 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
99 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
46 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
182 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
77 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
73 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
53 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic 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.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Chambersburg 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Temple University 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 PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert N. Richards?
Robert N. Richards is an orthopedic surgeon in Chambersburg, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
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What is Robert N. Richards's address?
Robert N. Richards is listed at 144 S 8Th St Suite 107, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Robert N. Richards?
The number on file is (717) 414-7798. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Robert N. Richards's NPI number?
Robert N. Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1346270774. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Robert N. Richards train?
Robert N. Richards attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert N. Richards been practicing?
Robert N. Richards has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert N. Richards perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert N. Richards performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Robert N. Richards confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert N. Richards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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