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Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD

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(Rick W. Wright, MD)

(173 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physician, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: ACL injury, musculoskeletal problems, injuries, and more.

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD is a physician provider in Nashville, TN specializing in physician, sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Office Locations

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2012 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	283
doctor visit	568
injections	283
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
minimally invasive procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
doctor visit	411
injections	279
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	12
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
doctor visit	365
injections	227
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	58
minimally invasive procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
doctor visit	297
injections	126
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
minimally invasive procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	43

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
doctor visit	388
injections	115
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
reconstructive surgery	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
doctor visit	324
injections	131
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
doctor visit	282
injections	82
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
minimally invasive procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	84
injections	31
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	14
injections	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2023

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD in 2024

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated as a physician provider in Nashville, TN were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	143
doctor visit	215
injections	143
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	55
minimally invasive procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	144
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	6
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (1996)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 173 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	$1,585 Responsive Arthroscopy Devices $988	$597
DJO, LLC	$416 $416
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$160 Shoulder#SMJT $160
CMS Imaging, Inc.	$103 $103
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$38 $38
Other	$12 Responsive Arthroscopy Devices $12

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,597
Food and Beverage	$557
Education	$160

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Rick Wayne Wright, MD.

Responsive Arthroscopy Inc	2025	$113,030.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy Inc	2024	$36,372.60	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2021	$25,400.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2023	$21,162.24	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2022	$20,200.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2018	$20,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2020	$16,900.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2019	$16,600.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2017	$7,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician

Biography

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