Richard Laughter, MD
NPI 1134135916 · Psychiatry Physician · Ganado, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Laughter, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Ganado, AZ (NPI 1134135916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134135916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2008-0055 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
232 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 93 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$114 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 143 | 12 |
| Clonazepam | 130 | 15 |
| Lorazepam | 94 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 86 | 12 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 78 | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 76 | 11 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$412 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1500 S Second St Ste aGallup, NM 87301-5898Phone: (505) 722-2923Fax: (505) 722-2961
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2025-07-14
- Certified
- 2025-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Laughter's NPI number?
- Richard Laughter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134135916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Laughter's specialty?
- Richard Laughter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Laughter located?
- Richard Laughter's practice location on file with NPPES is Po Box 457, Ganado, AZ 86505-0457.
- What is Richard Laughter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Laughter is (928) 755-4933.
- Does Richard Laughter accept Medicare?
- Richard Laughter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Laughter's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Laughter's NPI (1134135916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.