Richard Eugene Torkelson, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Cheyenne, WY

Richard Eugene Torkelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cheyenne Orthopaedics Pc and his current practice location is 2301 House Ave, Suite 505, Cheyenne, Wyoming. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (307) 632-9261.

Richard Eugene Torkelson is licensed to practice in Wyoming (license number 2601A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477548881.

Contact Information

Richard Eugene Torkelson, MD
2301 House Ave, Suite 505,
Cheyenne, WY 82001-3179
(307) 632-9261
(307) 634-9170

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Eugene Torkelson
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience53 Years
Location2301 House Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard Eugene Torkelson attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477548881
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648183921
  • Enrollment ID: I20100202000801

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Eugene Torkelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477548881NPI-NPPES
82001A002OtherWYTRICARE
0726680001OtherDMERC
301231OtherWYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2601A (Wyoming)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cheyenne Orthopaedics Pc09411132293

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard Eugene Torkelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCheyenne Orthopaedics Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386639797
PECOS PAC ID: 0941113229
Enrollment ID: O20031112000167

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard Eugene Torkelson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Eugene Torkelson, MD
2301 House Ave, Suite 505,
Cheyenne, WY 82001-3179

Ph: (307) 632-9261
Richard Eugene Torkelson, MD
2301 House Ave, Suite 505,
Cheyenne, WY 82001-3179

Ph: (307) 632-9261

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Cheyenne, WY

Jean Denise Basta, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2301 House Ave, Suite 505, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-632-9261    Fax: 307-634-9170
John E Winter Ii, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4017 Rawlins St, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-635-4300    Fax: 307-635-4309
W. Carlton Reckling, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 800 E 20th St, Suite 300, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-632-6637    Fax: 307-632-3382
Dr. Bret Ryan Winter, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4017 Rawlins St, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-635-4300    Fax: 307-635-4309
Michael Pete Kuhn, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5307 Yellowstone Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: 307-778-0922    
Bruce D Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4017 Rawlins St, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-635-2562    Fax: 307-432-2676

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