Quick answers
- Does Richard Makowiec accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Makowiec 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 Makowiec see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 567 services for Richard Makowiec. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Makowiec's NPI number?
- 1295708659. 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 Makowiec, 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 567 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)25 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)23 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)20 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis73%
- High blood pressure70%
- Depression34%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Richard Makowiec works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Makowiec 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.
- Union Hospital IncTerre Haute, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150023
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Makowiec is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 14065 Westinghouse Dr, Indiana Joint ReplacementNoblesville, IN 46060 (317) 620‑0232
- 1421 N 7th St, Wabash Valley Surgery CenterTerre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232‑7192
- 1725 N 5th St, Apands Clinic Bone and Joint CenterTerre Haute, IN 47804 (812) 242‑3005
- 221 S 6 Th St, Apands Clinic DowntownTerre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232‑0564
- 221 S 6th StTerre Haute, IN 47807
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Makowiec as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Union Associated Physicians Clinic, LLC230 clinicians in the group
- Indiana Joint Replacement Institute28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Noblesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Noblesville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Union Associated Physicians Clinic, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295708659 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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