Richard Rutherford, M.D.
NPI 1184619124 · Family Medicine Physician · Carthage, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Rutherford, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Carthage, TN (NPI 1184619124).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184619124
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015146 (TN)
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
20 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
1,132 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 271 | $47 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 199 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 194 | $78 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 163 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 86 | $4 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 51 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 257 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,342 | 269 |
| Omeprazole | 849 | 172 |
| Lisinopril | 835 | 177 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 827 | 153 |
| Gabapentin | 824 | 125 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 706 | 151 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$562 across 31 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
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2014-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Rutherford's NPI number?
- Richard Rutherford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184619124, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Rutherford's specialty?
- Richard Rutherford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Rutherford located?
- Richard Rutherford's practice location on file with NPPES is 133 Hospital Dr, Carthage, TN 37030-4004.
- What is Richard Rutherford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Rutherford is (615) 735-0700.
- Does Richard Rutherford accept Medicare?
- Richard Rutherford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Rutherford's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Rutherford's NPI (1184619124) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.