2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1255399606 M.D.
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RICHARD WENDT, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LAWRENCE, Kansas. 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
146
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
85.3969/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD WENDT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.3969/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.3969/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
146
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 WENDT, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD WENDT, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD WENDT, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2006

NPI 1255399606

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

146 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

85.3969/100 2.296900000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.3969/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 85.3969/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 85.3969/100 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 WENDT, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in LAWRENCE, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255399606. 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 WENDT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6265 ROCK CHALK DR, LAWRENCE, KS, 66049, with a listed phone of (785) 843-9125. NPI 1255399606 was issued on 05/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WENDT 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 146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $971 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%. 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 85.3969/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.442, Cost 69.8809), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

6265 ROCK CHALK DR
LAWRENCE, KS 66049

Provider Details

NPI 1255399606
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.3969
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.442
Quality
69.8809
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD WENDT, M.D. 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.

LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC
LAWRENCE, KS

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

146
Total Claims
$971
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
147
Total Day Supply
2,145
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$971
Opioid Claims
18 (12.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
53
Meloxicam
48
Oxycodone Hcl
14

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How RICHARD WENDT, M.D. 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 WENDT, M.D.'s 146 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD WENDT, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in LAWRENCE, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD WENDT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD WENDT, M.D. wrote 146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $971 in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD WENDT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3969/100 (Quality: 81.442, Cost: 69.8809). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD WENDT, M.D. located?
RICHARD WENDT, M.D. is located at 6265 ROCK CHALK DR, LAWRENCE, KS, 66049. Phone: (785) 843-9125.
What is RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255399606, issued on 05/03/2006.
Does RICHARD WENDT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD WENDT, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%.
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.
What drugs does RICHARD WENDT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Meloxicam, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD WENDT, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD WENDT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 146 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD WENDT, M.D.'s NPI is 1255399606 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.
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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