Richard Gaston, M.D.
NPI 1033347075 · Hospitalist Physician · Florence, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Gaston, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Florence, KY (NPI 1033347075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033347075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 48502 (KY)
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
16 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
1,036 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 339 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 324 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 174 | $164 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 171 | $107 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 28 | $204 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$204 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Cephalexin | 14 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 12 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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
- 2009-06-29
- Last updated
- 2025-06-27
- Certified
- 2025-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Gaston's NPI number?
- Richard Gaston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033347075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Gaston's specialty?
- Richard Gaston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Gaston located?
- Richard Gaston's practice location on file with NPPES is 4900 Houston Rd, Florence, KY 41042-4824.
- What is Richard Gaston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Gaston is (859) 301-8074.
- Does Richard Gaston accept Medicare?
- Richard Gaston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Gaston's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Gaston's NPI (1033347075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.