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Orthopedic Surgery

Richard M. Wardell, MD

Works at hospitals in Morgantown, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Richard M. Wardell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 6040 University Town Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501. Phone: (855) 988-2273. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard M. Wardell had 210 Original Medicare patients and 1,368 services. NPI 1598142085. 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: 6040 University Town Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501 · Directions
  • Phone: (855) 988‑2273
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc
  • Group practice: West Virginia University Medical Corporation
  • Medical school: Univ Of Central Florida, College Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard M. Wardell, 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 Richard M. Wardell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Wardell 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 M. Wardell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 210 Original Medicare patients and 1,368 services for Richard M. Wardell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard M. Wardell's NPI number?
1598142085. 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 M. Wardell, 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 patients210
Services billed to Medicare1,368
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)753 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)85 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)50 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)44 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%
  • Arthritis74%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Depression29%

Hospitals where Richard M. Wardell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Wardell 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 M. Wardell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Wardell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • West Virginia University Medical Corporation1,980 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Morgantown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morgantown, WV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in West Virginia University Medical Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniv Of Central Florida, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598142085
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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