RICHARD L. ILLGEN MD – NPI #1255395976
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

RICHARD ILLGEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MADISON, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255395976 to RICHARD ILLGEN on April 12, 2006. 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 previously updated about 3 years ago on Feb 09, 2023. 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 RICHARD ILLGEN below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD L. ILLGEN

NPI Number
1255395976
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD L. ILLGEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Phone: (608) 263-7540 Fax: (608) 265-6526
1 Other location(s):
1211 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53715-1909
Phone: (608) 252-8000
Fax: (608) 288-6490
Mailing address
7974 UW HEALTH CT
MIDDLETON, WI 53562-5531
Phone: (608) 829-5485 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 09, 2023

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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)		 WI 42140

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1211 FISH HATCHERY RD,
MADISON, WI 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4602 EASTPARK BLVD,
MADISON, WI 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://fhir.ssmhc.com/fhir/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1211 FISH HATCHERY RD,
MADISON, WI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
RICHARD ILLGEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      611 SHERMAN AVE E
      FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
    • MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM CORP
      1000 MINERAL POINT AVE
      JANESVILLE, WI 53548
    • MERITER HOSPITAL
      202 S PARK ST
      MADISON, WI 53715
    • THE MONROE CLINIC
      2005 5TH STREET
      MONROE, WI 53566
    • UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITY
      600 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      MADISON, WI 53792
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • UW HEALTH CARE DIRECT
      1345 DEMING WAY, SUITE 200
      MIDDLETON, WI 53562

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