J RICHARD L. EVANSON DO – NPI #1003072604
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

J RICHARD EVANSON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003072604 to J RICHARD EVANSON on August 03, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 04, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for J RICHARD EVANSON below.

NPI Profile for
J RICHARD L. EVANSON

NPI Number
1003072604
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
J RICHARD L. EVANSON
Credentials
DO
Primary location
5228 W PLANO PKWY
PLANO, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 250-5700 Fax: (469) 281-2459
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 GA 63653

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
J RICHARD EVANSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY PLANO
      3901 W 15TH ST
      PLANO, TX 75075
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CHARLIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
      400 CHISHOLM PLACE SUITE 400
      PLANO, TX 75075
    • PARADIGM HOMECARE
      2000 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 105
      PLANO, TX 75074
    • TEXAS HOME HEALTH GROUP OF DENTON, LLC
      2800 SHORELINE DRIVE, #204
      DENTON, TX 76210
    • TEXAS HOME HEALTH GROUP OF MCKINNEY, LLC
      6800 WEISKOPF AVENUE SUITE 110
      MCKINNEY, TX 75070
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
      909 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
      DALLAS, TX 75246

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