Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Orthopedic Surgery

Richard L. Katz, MD

Works at hospitals in Troy, NY · Albany, NY · Schenectady, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Richard L. Katz, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Phone: (518) 489-2663. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard L. Katz had 640 Original Medicare patients and 1,908 services. NPI 1144297458. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard L. Katz, 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.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Richard L. Katz accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Katz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard L. Katz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 640 Original Medicare patients and 1,908 services for Richard L. Katz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard L. Katz's NPI number?
1144297458. 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 L. Katz, 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 patients640
Services billed to Medicare1,908
Different services or procedures69
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)278 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)241 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)211 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)200 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)191 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).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Richard L. Katz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Katz 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Katz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Select PT, Ot and SLP Rehabilitation Ny, PLLC301 clinicians in the group
  • Orthopedicsny, LLP112 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Orthopedic Surgery doctors in New York →

Other orthopedic surgeons in Albany

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.

All orthopedic surgeons in Albany →

Other clinicians in Select PT, Ot and SLP Rehabilitation Ny, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144297458
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

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