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Orthopedic Surgery

Howard Richter, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Richland, WA · Butte, MT … · California, Washington, Montana, Idaho

Summary

Howard Richter, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Newport Beach, CA, Richland, WA and Butte, MT and other places. NPI 1659468106. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Richter, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Howard Richter work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Richter at 4 hospitals: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, St James Hospital and St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Howard Richter see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including San Jose, CA, Butte, MT and Twin Falls, ID. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Richter's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Howard Richter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Richter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Howard Richter?
(408) 259-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Richter's NPI number?
1659468106. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Howard Richter works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Richter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard Richter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard Richter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center414 clinicians in the group
  • Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc204 clinicians in the group
  • SCL Health Medical Group-Butte LLC100 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in San Jose

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Jose, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659468106
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians