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Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional interests include: trigger finger, cubital tunnel syndrome, ligament problems, and more.

4320 Fir Street Suite 303
East Chicago, IN 46312

(219) 392-1215

Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD is an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD is affiliated with Community Health System and Powers Health.

Office Locations

Powers Health

4320 Fir Street Suite 303
East Chicago, IN 46312

(219) 392-1215

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

ligament injection

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath incision

tendon sheath injection

trigger finger surgery

In 2023, Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, ligament injection, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath incision, tendon sheath injection, and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

trigger finger surgery

upper extremity surgery

In 2013, Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD performed more trigger finger surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2013 were upper extremity surgery, hospital care, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
bone surgery	12
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	337
excision	12
hospital care	99
injections	56
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	62
nerve procedures	62
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	64
upper extremity surgery	149

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	16
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2014 were upper extremity surgery, hospital care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
decompression surgery	80
doctor visit	291
hospital care	109
injections	50
minimally invasive procedures	68
nerve procedures	80
open surgery	12
tendon surgery	68
upper extremity surgery	148

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	18
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2015 were upper extremity surgery, hospital care, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	317
hospital care	80
injections	60
minimally invasive procedures	48
nerve procedures	48
tendon surgery	48
upper extremity surgery	96

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	32
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2016 were upper extremity surgery, hospital care, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	356
hospital care	102
injections	65
minimally invasive procedures	53
nerve procedures	53
tendon surgery	53
upper extremity surgery	106

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	24
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2017 were upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery, hospital care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	12
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	241
excision	12
hospital care	44
injections	31
joint surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	42
nerve procedures	42
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	62
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	128

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	12
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2018 were upper extremity surgery, injections, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	287
injections	52
minimally invasive procedures	32
nerve procedures	32
tendon surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2019 were upper extremity surgery, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	329
injections	72
minimally invasive procedures	42
nerve procedures	42
tendon surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	21
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2020 were upper extremity surgery, injections, tendon surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	211
injections	59
minimally invasive procedures	26
nerve procedures	26
tendon surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	62

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2020

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2021 were upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	278
injections	46
minimally invasive procedures	42
nerve procedures	42
tendon surgery	55
upper extremity surgery	97

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2022 were upper extremity surgery, injections, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	235
injections	62
minimally invasive procedures	31
nerve procedures	31
tendon surgery	56
upper extremity surgery	87

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	21
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN during 2023 were upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	237
injections	46
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve procedures	29
tendon surgery	46
upper extremity surgery	75

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in East Chicago, IN were upper extremity surgery, hospital care, injections and tendon surgery.

aspiration	25
bone surgery	12
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	283
excision	12
hospital care	86
injections	54
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	43
nerve procedures	44
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	51
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	100

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	17
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed residency at Huron Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Hand Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: Huron Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph William Richter JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Community Health System

Powers Health

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Biography

Dr. Ralph Richter is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in East Chicago, IN. His areas of expertise include microsurgery, surgical repair, and cubital tunnel syndrome. Dr. Richter is affiliated with Community Health System, Powers Health, and St. Catherine's Hospital. He has an open panel in East Chicago, IN according to Powers Health. He attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Richter completed a residency program at Huron Hospital.

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