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Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD

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Specializes in: Physician and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

1920 North Higley Road Suite 206
Gilbert, AZ 85234

(480) 543-6700

Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD is a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ specializing in physician and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD is affiliated with Banner Health Clinic.

Office Locations

1920 North Higley Road Suite 206
Gilbert, AZ 85234

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

In 2024, Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD had a list price for peripheral nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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 Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

carpal tunnel surgery

joint aspiration

joint injections

open carpal tunnel surgery

open surgery

wrist surgery

In 2012, Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, carpal tunnel surgery, joint aspiration, joint injections, open carpal tunnel surgery, open surgery, and wrist surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2012 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	242
immobilization	17
injections	79
musculoskeletal imaging	33
nerve procedures	42
open surgery	42
pain management	17
tendon surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	71
X-rays	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2013 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	331
immobilization	26
injections	142
musculoskeletal imaging	119
nerve procedures	49
open surgery	49
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	68
X-rays	119

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	143

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	369
immobilization	39
injections	140
musculoskeletal imaging	86
nerve procedures	46
open surgery	46
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	74
X-rays	86

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	97
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	401
immobilization	51
injections	172
musculoskeletal imaging	116
nerve procedures	39
open surgery	39
tendon surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	69
X-rays	116

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	28
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2016 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	304
immobilization	24
injections	164
musculoskeletal imaging	60
nerve procedures	48
open surgery	48
tendon surgery	38
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	86
X-rays	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2017 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	349
immobilization	33
injections	184
musculoskeletal imaging	123
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	43
X-rays	123

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	15
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	355
immobilization	19
injections	160
musculoskeletal imaging	80
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	36
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	56
X-rays	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	21
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2019 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	374
immobilization	33
injections	145
musculoskeletal imaging	125
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	125

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	158

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	247
immobilization	21
injections	120
musculoskeletal imaging	58
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2020

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	265
injections	134
musculoskeletal imaging	58
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	50
X-rays	58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	114

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	16
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	105
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	261
injections	162
musculoskeletal imaging	68
nerve procedures	31
open surgery	31
tendon surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	70
X-rays	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	145

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2023 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	268
immobilization	11
injections	164
musculoskeletal imaging	42
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	36
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	61
X-rays	42

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ during 2024 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	258
injections	138
musculoskeletal imaging	17
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	17

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated as a physician provider in Gilbert, AZ were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	309
immobilization	27
injections	146
musculoskeletal imaging	75
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	32
pain management	17
tendon surgery	26
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	152
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	7
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix GME / Valleywise Health Medical Center. He has a state license in Arizona.

Residency: Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix GME / Valleywise Health Medical Center (2004)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ryan A. Richards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Banner Health Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Skeletal Dynamics LLC	$152 Implate $152
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$56 BRIDION $56
Hospira Worldwide, Inc.	$33 Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Precedex 100 mcg $33
Corium, LLC	$30 AZSTARYS $30
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$20 XIAFLEX $20
Other	$73 OFIRMEV $30	XIAFLEX $16	BGS-BHS Stimulators $15	Permacol $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$364

Biography

Dr. Ryan Richards is a Gilbert, AZ physician who specializes in general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He studied medicine at Albany Medical College. His practice in Gilbert, AZ is open to new patients as reported by Yext.