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Orthopedic Surgery

Benjamin F. Ricciardi, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Benjamin F. Ricciardi, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 601 Elmwood Ave Box, Rochester, NY 14642. Phone: (585) 275-5321. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Benjamin F. Ricciardi had 152 Original Medicare patients and 2,072 services. NPI 1255574844. 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: 601 Elmwood Ave Box, Rochester, NY 14642 · Directions
  • Phone: (585) 275‑5321
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Highland Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: University Orthopaedic Associates of Rochester
  • Medical school: graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benjamin F. Ricciardi, 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 Benjamin F. Ricciardi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin F. Ricciardi 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 Benjamin F. Ricciardi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 2,072 services for Benjamin F. Ricciardi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Benjamin F. Ricciardi's NPI number?
1255574844. 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 Benjamin F. Ricciardi, 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 patients152
Services billed to Medicare2,072
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,320 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)41 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)40 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)29 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%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Benjamin F. Ricciardi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin F. Ricciardi 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 Benjamin F. Ricciardi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin F. Ricciardi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Orthopaedic Associates of Rochester149 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Rochester

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

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Other clinicians in University Orthopaedic Associates of Rochester

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255574844
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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