Richard Blubaugh, DO
NPI 1083654099 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Joplin, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Blubaugh, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Joplin, MO (NPI 1083654099).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083654099
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2003011617 (MO)
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
212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 97 | $113 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 72 | $166 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 43 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$166 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 41 | 40 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 35 | 35 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 35 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 20 |
| Metronidazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2017-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Blubaugh's NPI number?
- Richard Blubaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083654099, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Blubaugh's specialty?
- Richard Blubaugh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Blubaugh located?
- Richard Blubaugh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804.
- What is Richard Blubaugh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Blubaugh is (417) 347-1111.
- Does Richard Blubaugh accept Medicare?
- Richard Blubaugh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Blubaugh's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Blubaugh's NPI (1083654099) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.