Richard Beckendorf, M.D.
NPI 1033179262 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Beckendorf, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1033179262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033179262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7661 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,825 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 352 | $10 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 350 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 245 | $11 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 238 | $21 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 218 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 197 | $135 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 167 | 51 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 155 | 40 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 132 | 32 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 112 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 111 | 43 |
| Azithromycin | 93 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2021-12-07
- Certified
- 2021-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Beckendorf's NPI number?
- Richard Beckendorf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033179262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Beckendorf's specialty?
- Richard Beckendorf is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Beckendorf located?
- Richard Beckendorf's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Richard Beckendorf's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Beckendorf is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Richard Beckendorf accept Medicare?
- Richard Beckendorf is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Beckendorf's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Beckendorf's NPI (1033179262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.