Richard Kwong, M.D.
NPI 1053603472 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Decatur, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kwong, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Decatur, GA (NPI 1053603472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053603472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 071713 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
348 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 158 | $174 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 120 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 42 | $211 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 28 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$211 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 33 | 33 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 20 | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 17 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | 11 |
| Cefadroxil | 16 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-03
- Last updated
- 2014-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kwong's NPI number?
- Richard Kwong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053603472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kwong's specialty?
- Richard Kwong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kwong located?
- Richard Kwong's practice location on file with NPPES is 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-5918.
- What is Richard Kwong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kwong is (404) 501-1000.
- Does Richard Kwong accept Medicare?
- Richard Kwong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kwong's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kwong's NPI (1053603472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.