2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1528484417 D.O.
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RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in MOUNT VERNON, Washington. 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
554
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
46.8489/100
▼ 36 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOUNT VERNON, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 554 claims across 195 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 46.8489/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.8K across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 46.8489 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 554 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/15/2014

NPI 1528484417

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

554 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

46.8489/100 36.251099999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Washington

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
46.8489/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 46.8489/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%46.8%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 46.8489/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 MORRIS, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in MOUNT VERNON, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1528484417. 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 MORRIS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2320 FREEWAY DR, MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273, with a listed phone of (360) 814-6800. NPI 1528484417 was issued on 03/15/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORRIS 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 554 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 46.8489/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 25.2429, Cost 80.92), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

2320 FREEWAY DR
MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273

Provider Details

NPI 1528484417
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/15/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

46.8489
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
25.2429
Quality
80.92
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PUBLIC HOSPITAL DIST NO 1 SKAGIT
MOUNT VERNON, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Globus Medical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.. To verify RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

554
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
572
Total Day Supply
12,572
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
89 (16.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 62, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
147
Tizanidine Hcl
76
Pregabalin
67
Methylprednisolone
49
Oxycodone Hcl
49
Meloxicam
35
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22
Methocarbamol
19
Celecoxib
16
Tramadol Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s 554 claims are above the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s specialty?
RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in MOUNT VERNON, Washington. Credentials: D.O..
How much does RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. wrote 554 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 46.8489/100 (Quality: 25.2429, Cost: 80.92). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. located?
RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. is located at 2320 FREEWAY DR, MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273. Phone: (360) 814-6800.
What is RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s NPI number?
RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528484417, issued on 03/15/2014.
Does RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. accept Medicare?
RICHARD MORRIS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 554 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s credentials?
RICHARD MORRIS, D.O.'s NPI is 1528484417 with credentials D.O.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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