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Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD

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(Dr. Ross Jason Richer, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), minimally invasive surgery, birth defects, and more.

305 Black Rock Turnpike Suite #204
Fairfield, CT 06825

(203) 337-2600

Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD is an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center, Yale New Haven Health, Hartford Healthcare and Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

305 Black Rock Turnpike Suite #204
Fairfield, CT 06825

(203) 292-2127

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760 River Road
Shelton, CT 06484

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Yale New Haven Health

Two Enterprise Drive
Shelton, CT 06484

(203) 337-2666

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Some issues Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD can help you with:

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. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

carpal tunnel injection

In 2023, Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD performed more carpal tunnel injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and X-rays 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	365
hospital care	33
immobilization	14
injections	95
inpatient care	33
musculoskeletal imaging	52
X-rays	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2013 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	346
hip imaging	21
hospital care	21
immobilization	13
injections	105
inpatient care	21
musculoskeletal imaging	61
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	59
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	354
immobilization	13
injections	99
musculoskeletal imaging	65
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	16
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	46
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	421
hip imaging	18
immobilization	20
injections	119
musculoskeletal imaging	86
pelvic imaging	13
X-rays	99

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	52
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	124
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2016 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	464
immobilization	15
injections	187
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	92
nerve procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	92

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	23
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	68
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
doctor visit	492
immobilization	23
injections	192
musculoskeletal imaging	66
X-rays	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	12
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	58
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	156
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	519
injections	261
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nerve procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	26
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	70
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
doctor visit	403
injections	249
musculoskeletal imaging	38
X-rays	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	13
Hispanic	25
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	60
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	105
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	390
injections	218
musculoskeletal imaging	32
X-rays	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	17
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	54
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	437
immobilization	15
injections	278
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	34
nerve procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	21
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	61
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	21
doctor visit	542
immobilization	19
injections	325
musculoskeletal imaging	37
X-rays	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	69
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fairfield, CT were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	102
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	430
hip imaging	19
hospital care	27
immobilization	16
injections	193
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	54
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	13
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	237
Male	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	318
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	60
75 to 84	120
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Vincent's Medical Center

Yale New Haven Health

Hartford Healthcare

Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK, NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC and PIONEER HEALTH NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ross J. Richer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL

NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK

NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC

PIONEER HEALTH NETWORK

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
TEI Medical Inc.	$149 PriMatrix $149
Stryker Corporation	$142 HOFFMANN $142
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$112 HIPS $112
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$90 PENNSAID $53	Duexis $36
BIOVENTUS LLC	$51 Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $29	Exogen $22
Other	$98 Trauma $27	EUFLEXXA $25	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $19	AQUAMANTYS $15	SMARTRELEASE SYSTEM $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$529
Charitable Contribution	$112

Biography

Dr. Ross Richer's areas of specialization are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, and closed reduction. He usually is in-network for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Richer attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University for residency. Dr. Richer (or staff) speaks Spanish, Polish, and Portuguese. He is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, Yale New Haven Health, and St. Vincent's Medical Center. Dr. Richer has an open panel in Fairfield, CT according to Yale New Haven Health.