Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Ralph William Richter Jr., MD

Individual provider Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · NPI 1831294727

Ralph William Richter Jr., MD is a Hand Surgery in East Chicago, Indiana. Graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

4320 Fir St
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: (219) 392-1215
Fax: (219) 392-0504
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207X00000X · Licence 01040273A (IN)

Record details

NPI number1831294727
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedSeptember 14, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 4, 2020
Certification dateAugust 4, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyHAND SURGERY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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