Richard Righthand, M.D.
NPI 1093738031 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cliffside Park, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Righthand, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cliffside Park, NJ (NPI 1093738031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093738031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA05183700 (NJ)
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
19 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
2,576 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 467 | $142 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 352 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 310 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 284 | $101 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 157 | $129 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 147 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 222 | 68 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 182 | 51 |
| Simvastatin | 141 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 104 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 104 | 32 |
| Metformin Hcl | 85 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$292 across 11 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2009-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Righthand's NPI number?
- Richard Righthand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093738031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Righthand's specialty?
- Richard Righthand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Righthand located?
- Richard Righthand's practice location on file with NPPES is 691 Palisade Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010-3100.
- What is Richard Righthand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Righthand is (201) 943-0689.
- Does Richard Righthand accept Medicare?
- Richard Righthand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Righthand's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Righthand's NPI (1093738031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.