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Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2012)
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems
950 West Faris Road
Greenville, SC 29605

Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD is an orthopedist in Greenville, SC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD is affiliated with Shriners Children's and PRISMA HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP.

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Office Locations

105 Doctors Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
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Shriners Children's

950 West Faris Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 271-3444
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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

tibia and fibula X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD performed more tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
pertrochanteric hip fracture surgery
trochanteric hip fracture surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), pertrochanteric hip fracture surgery, and trochanteric hip fracture surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 43
fracture surgery 14
hospital care 40
inpatient care 40
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 14
open surgery 14
reconstructive surgery 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 67
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 19
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 34
Dementia 28
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC during 2019 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 231
fracture surgery 26
hospital care 86
inpatient care 86
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 26
musculoskeletal imaging 45
open surgery 12
pelvic imaging 36
reconstructive surgery 12
X-rays 119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 40
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 33
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 38
Dementia 28
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC during 2020 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 214
fracture surgery 14
hospital care 58
inpatient care 58
lower extremity surgery 14
musculoskeletal imaging 51
pelvic imaging 16
X-rays 101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 39
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Dementia 26
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC during 2021 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 209
fracture surgery 12
hospital care 41
inpatient care 41
lower extremity surgery 12
musculoskeletal imaging 39
pelvic imaging 12
X-rays 51

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 183
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 35
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 30
Dementia 22
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 257
hospital care 29
inpatient care 29
joint surgery 13
lower extremity surgery 13
musculoskeletal imaging 55
pelvic imaging 16
reconstructive surgery 13
X-rays 91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 191
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 34
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 40
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 17
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 250
fracture surgery 34
hospital care 51
inpatient care 51
joint surgery 18
lower extremity surgery 34
musculoskeletal imaging 59
open surgery 18
pelvic imaging 26
reconstructive surgery 18
X-rays 112

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 43
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 44
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 22
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenville, SC were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and musculoskeletal imaging.

doctor visit 200
fracture surgery 20
hospital care 50
inpatient care 50
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 18
musculoskeletal imaging 49
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 21
reconstructive surgery 14
X-rays 94

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 119
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 161
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 68
85 and over 35
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 34
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 23
Cancer 20
Dementia 23

Education & Training

Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Greenville Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Greenville Health System (2017)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Shriners Children's
PRISMA HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard William Gurich JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Peerless Surgical Inc. $2,427 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY
$213
$2,214
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $1,373 KNEES
$1,373
Stryker Corporation $643 SIMPLICITI
$170 		Reunion
$158 		LFIT
$130 		GMRS
$104 		TRIATHLON
$28 		Other
$53
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $534 Peri-Loc
$336 		TRIGEN InterTAN
$103 		Tandem
$55 		META TAN
$30 		TRIGEN Femoral (FAN/TAN/Meta Nail)
$9
Zimmer Holding Inc $498 Knee
$396 		Extremities
$102
Other $1,236 PRECICE
$155 		Journey II
$154 		REDAPT
$140 		MOVANTIK
$113 		Comprehensive Shoulder System
$77 		Other
$598
Types of Payments
Education $2,795
Food and Beverage $2,673
Travel and Lodging $1,242

Biography

Dr. Richard Gurich is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Greenville, SC. These areas are among his clinical interests: musculoskeletal problems and orthopedic surgery. Before completing his residency at Greenville Health System, Dr. Gurich attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Shriners Children's.

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