2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1780649459 MD
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RICHARD LEMON, MD

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

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Prescribing volume
35
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324

What the federal data shows

RICHARD LEMON, MD filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in MIDDLETON, Wisconsin.

35
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RICHARD LEMON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

35 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD LEMON, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD LEMON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2006

NPI 1780649459

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic 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).

RICHARD LEMON, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MIDDLETON, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780649459. 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.

RICHARD LEMON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2519 MIDDLETON BEACH RD, MIDDLETON, WI, 53562, with a listed phone of (608) 238-6715. NPI 1780649459 was issued on 04/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEMON 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $862 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

2519 MIDDLETON BEACH RD
MIDDLETON, WI 53562

Provider Details

NPI 1780649459
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/18/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

35
Total Claims
$862
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
101
Total Day Supply
2,990
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$862

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.59

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How RICHARD LEMON, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD LEMON, MD's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD LEMON, MD's specialty?
RICHARD LEMON, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in MIDDLETON, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD LEMON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD LEMON, MD wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $862 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD LEMON, MD located?
RICHARD LEMON, MD is located at 2519 MIDDLETON BEACH RD, MIDDLETON, WI, 53562. Phone: (608) 238-6715.
What is RICHARD LEMON, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD LEMON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780649459, issued on 04/18/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD LEMON, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD LEMON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD LEMON, MD's credentials?
RICHARD LEMON, MD's NPI is 1780649459 with credentials MD. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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