Richard Plowey, MD
NPI 1154532612 · Pain Medicine Physician · Washington, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Plowey, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Washington, PA (NPI 1154532612).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154532612
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD433445 (PA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,650 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 | 431 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 367 | $86 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 299 | $236 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 77 | $57 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 68 | $158 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 75 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 72 | 38 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 12 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 16 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,474 across 54 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)
- 1145 Bower Hill Rd Ste 105Pittsburgh, PA 15243-1346Phone: (412) 866-7246Fax: (412) 866-7240
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-25
- Last updated
- 2024-11-07
- Certified
- 2024-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Plowey's NPI number?
- Richard Plowey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154532612, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Plowey's specialty?
- Richard Plowey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Plowey located?
- Richard Plowey's practice location on file with NPPES is 80 Landings Dr Ste 202, Washington, PA 15301-9408.
- What is Richard Plowey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Plowey is (724) 969-0191.
- Does Richard Plowey accept Medicare?
- Richard Plowey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Plowey's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Plowey's NPI (1154532612) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.