Dr. Richard E. Torkelson
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 50 years
- Graduated from: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver
- Graduation year: 1971
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1477548881
Dr. Richard E. Torkelson MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 2301 House Avenue Suite 505 in Cheyenne, WY 82001. Can help patients with the following: Avascular Necrosis, Broken Bone, Frostbite, Kyphoplasty, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477548881. Appointment can be made via the phone number (307) 632-9261. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://location.cheyenneregional.org/richard-e--torkelson--md.html. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard E. Torkelson.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard E. Torkelson
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard E. Torkelson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueSelect Bronze Basic | PPO · Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze Core | PPO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold Core | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver Classic | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Value HSA (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard E. Torkelson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard E. Torkelson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Cheyenne Orthopaedics Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Zyga Technology | $25 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $25 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DENVER
Graduated in 1971Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://location.cheyenneregional.org/richard-e--torkelson--md.html
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming?
Yes, Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson is affiliated with Cheyenne Orthopaedics.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson?
Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson's office is located at 2301 House Avenue Suite 505 in Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Has Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson is affiliated with CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson treat?
Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson provides treatment for Avascular Necrosis, Broken Bone, Frostbite, Kyphoplasty, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs). For the full list see this list.