Richard Herring, MD
NPI 1164609731 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Herring, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1164609731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164609731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2011-00937 (NC)
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
18 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
2,714 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 746 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 174 | $37 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 160 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 115 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 106 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 88 | $80 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 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
- 2008-01-26
- Last updated
- 2023-07-21
- Certified
- 2023-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Herring's NPI number?
- Richard Herring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164609731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Herring's specialty?
- Richard Herring is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Herring located?
- Richard Herring's practice location on file with NPPES is 620 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 106, Gastonia, NC 28054-2189.
- What is Richard Herring's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Herring is (404) 712-4686.
- Does Richard Herring accept Medicare?
- Richard Herring is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Herring's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Herring's NPI (1164609731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.