RICHARD WIRGES MD – NPI #1124211271
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

RICHARD WIRGES is a surgeon located in LITTLE ROCK, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124211271 to RICHARD WIRGES on August 22, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0105X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgery of the Hand

The NPI profile was last updated on May 29, 2026. 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 WIRGES below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD WIRGES

NPI Number
1124211271
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD WIRGES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
800 FAIR PARK BLVD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 500-3500 Fax: (501) 777-3519
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 29, 2026

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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
2086S0105X
- Surgery / Surgery of the Hand (Primary)		 AR E-5763
208600000X
- Surgery		 AR E-5763

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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 WIRGES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK
      9601 INTERSTATE
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAPTIST HEALTH REHABILITATION INSTITUTE
      9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DRIVE
      LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

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