Quick answers
- Does Richard W. Norlin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Norlin 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 W. Norlin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 930 services for Richard W. Norlin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard W. Norlin's NPI number?
- 1255448114. 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 W. Norlin, 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 patients | 279 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 930 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)614 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)108 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)67 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)46 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)45 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard W. Norlin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3445 Bridgeland DrBridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 739‑7100
- 3915 Watson RdSaint Louis, MO 63109 (314) 352‑2711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Norlin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Next Step Foot and Ankle Centers, Inc.29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Bridgeton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bridgeton, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Next Step Foot and Ankle Centers, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255448114 |
| Corrections | Report 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians