Richard Frederick Zielinski, MD
Richard Frederick Zielinski, MD practices as part of a group specialist practice in Watonga, OK. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and ski...
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 912dNPPES updated 2023-11-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
201 Sandy Ave, Watonga, OK 73772-7216
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.55%
Oklahoma avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oklahoma1.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.3%
Oklahoma avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in OklahomaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
56
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,678
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $76k
Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$111 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Richard Frederick Zielinski's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Nov 5, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Virtual Specialist Care With Richard Frederick Zielinski
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Frederick Zielinski for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Watonga required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard Frederick Zielinski
NPI records show Dr. Zielinski as active with telehealth listed in Watonga, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (405) 695-3134.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Frederick Zielinski
Practice Location
201 Sandy Ave, Watonga, OK 73772-7216
Mailing Address
201 Sandy Ave, Watonga, OK 73772-7216
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