2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1477547461 MD
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RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri. 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
57
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 57 claims across 34 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD filed 57 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBIA, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2005

NPI 1477547461

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

57 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Missouri

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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 WOLKOWITZ, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1477547461. 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 WOLKOWITZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 305 N KEENE ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201, with a listed phone of (573) 442-2299. NPI 1477547461 was issued on 09/06/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WOLKOWITZ 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 57 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $924 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.6%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

305 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Provider Details

NPI 1477547461
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/06/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD 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.

SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SALIDA, CO

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.

57
Total Claims
$924
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,309
Generic Drug Cost
$902
Opioid Claims
22 (38.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Gabapentin
14
Tramadol Hcl
13

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's 57 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's specialty?
RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD wrote 57 Medicare Part D claims totaling $924 in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD located?
RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD is located at 305 N KEENE ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201. Phone: (573) 442-2299.
What is RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477547461, issued on 09/06/2005.
Does RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.6%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 57 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's credentials?
RICHARD WOLKOWITZ, MD's NPI is 1477547461 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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