Dr Richard Edmond Topping, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Elkins, WV

Dr Richard Edmond Topping, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Elkins, West Virginia. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Davis Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 801 Gorman Ave, Elkins, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 636-3300.

Dr Richard Edmond Topping is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 18577) 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 1982675054.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Edmond Topping, MD
801 Gorman Ave,
Elkins, WV 26241-3147
(304) 636-3300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Edmond Topping
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location801 Gorman Ave, Elkins, West Virginia
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:
  • Dr Richard Edmond Topping attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982675054
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002875523
  • Enrollment ID: I20100323000624

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Edmond Topping such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982675054NPI-NPPES
000886433OtherWVBC/BS NUMBER
5110270001OtherWVMEDICARE DME
1659391472OtherWVTYPE II NPI
0098351000MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 18577 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davis Medical CenterElkins, WVHospital
Webster County Memorial HospitalWebster springs, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Davis Memorial Hospital307241854069

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. Dr Richard Edmond Topping allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDavis Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619964806
PECOS PAC ID: 3072418540
Enrollment ID: O20040107000438
Entity NameTygart Valley Orthopedics And Sports Medicine, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659391472
PECOS PAC ID: 6305805821
Enrollment ID: O20041008000718

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. Dr Richard Edmond Topping 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
Dr Richard Edmond Topping, MD
812 Gorman Ave,
Elkins, WV 26241-3181

Ph: (304) 636-3300
Dr Richard Edmond Topping, MD
801 Gorman Ave,
Elkins, WV 26241-3147

Ph: (304) 636-3300

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