Quick answers
- Does Richard Winakur Winak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Winakur Winak 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 Winakur Winak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 718 Original Medicare patients and 7,505 services for Richard Winakur Winak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Winakur Winak's NPI number?
- 1578585097. 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 Winakur Winak, 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 | 718 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,505 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)3,341 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,440 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)643 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)448 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)378 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%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Richard Winakur Winak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Winakur Winak 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.
- University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210063
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Winakur Winak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12 Newport Dr, Suite AForest Hill, MD 21050
- 8322 Bellona AveTowson, MD 21204
- 9110 Philadelphia Rd, Suite 308Rosedale, MD 21237 (410) 569‑8587
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Winakur Winak as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group
- University of Maryland St. Joseph Orthopaedics, LLC36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Forest Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hill, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578585097 |
| 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