Richard Pomerantz, MD
NPI 1154321321 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Pomerantz, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1154321321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154321321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2008-00665 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 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
1,779 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 1,060 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 91 | $165 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 63 | $13 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 63 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 41 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 207 | 69 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 145 | 40 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 130 | 31 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 123 | 36 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 98 | 20 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 9 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)
- 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Pl Ste 230Charlotte, NC 28277-3874Phone: (704) 316-5000Fax: (704) 316-5010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
- Certified
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Pomerantz's NPI number?
- Richard Pomerantz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154321321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Pomerantz's specialty?
- Richard Pomerantz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Pomerantz located?
- Richard Pomerantz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2386 Springs Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3066.
- What is Richard Pomerantz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Pomerantz is (828) 732-5400.
- Does Richard Pomerantz accept Medicare?
- Richard Pomerantz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Pomerantz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Pomerantz's NPI (1154321321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.