Richard Converse, MD
NPI 1013001486 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Durango, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Converse, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Durango, CO (NPI 1013001486).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013001486
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20030692 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,880 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,241 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 421 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 280 | $96 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 105 | $14 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 91 | $78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 285 | 109 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 224 | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 162 | 60 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 153 | 44 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 137 | 17 |
| Spironolactone | 88 | 36 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 201 Cedar St Se Ste 7600Presbyterian Heart Group (phg)Albuquerque, NM 87106-4921Phone: (505) 563-2500Fax: (505) 563-2599
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Converse's NPI number?
- Richard Converse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013001486, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Converse's specialty?
- Richard Converse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Converse located?
- Richard Converse's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Mercado St Ste 130, Durango, CO 81301-7306.
- What is Richard Converse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Converse is (970) 247-1120.
- Does Richard Converse accept Medicare?
- Richard Converse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Converse's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Converse's NPI (1013001486) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.