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Orthopedic Surgery

Richard A. Wathne, MD

Works at hospitals in Pocatello, ID · Idaho

Summary

Dr. Richard A. Wathne, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2240 E Ctr St, Pocatello, ID 83201. Phone: (208) 233-2100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard A. Wathne had 131 Original Medicare patients and 390 services. NPI 1033296330. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2240 E Ctr St, Pocatello, ID 83201 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (208) 233‑2100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Portneuf Medical Center
  • Group practice: Pocatello Health Services LLC
  • Medical school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard A. Wathne, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard A. Wathne accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Wathne accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard A. Wathne see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 131 Original Medicare patients and 390 services for Richard A. Wathne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard A. Wathne's NPI number?
1033296330. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Richard A. Wathne, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients131
Services billed to Medicare390
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)47 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)43 services
  3. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)42 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)39 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)36 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Richard A. Wathne works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Wathne at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130028

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard A. Wathne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2240 E Ctr StPocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233‑2100
  • 777 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Wathne as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pocatello Health Services LLC175 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Pocatello

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pocatello, ID — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pocatello Health Services LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033296330
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians