2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1043207186 M.D.
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ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee .

What stands out: ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2005

NPI 1043207186

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician

Niche

678 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

1. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider practicing in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043207186. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1400 S GERMANTOWN RD, GERMANTOWN, TN, 38138, with a listed phone of (901) 759-3100. NPI 1043207186 was issued on 10/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHARDSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 678 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1400 S GERMANTOWN RD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Provider Details

NPI 1043207186
Specialty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2005

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview

How ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

678
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RICHARDSON.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D.'s specialty?
ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
Where is ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. located?
ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. is located at 1400 S GERMANTOWN RD, GERMANTOWN, TN, 38138. Phone: (901) 759-3100.
What is ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043207186, issued on 10/04/2005.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 678 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D.'s credentials?
ELBERT RICHARDSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1043207186 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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