Richard Paul, MD
NPI 1174524920 · Specialist · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Paul, MD is a Specialist provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1174524920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174524920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
874 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 222 | $325 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 134 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $83 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 82 | $15 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 79 | $271 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 216 | 65 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 166 | 29 |
| Chlorthalidone | 156 | 51 |
| Torsemide | 114 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 113 | 33 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 78 | 27 |
| Spironolactone | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 2 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Paul's NPI number?
- Richard Paul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174524920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Paul's specialty?
- Richard Paul is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Richard Paul located?
- Richard Paul's practice location on file with NPPES is 1899 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4200.
- What is Richard Paul's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Paul is (828) 327-7788.
- Does Richard Paul accept Medicare?
- Richard Paul is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Paul's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Paul's NPI (1174524920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.