Richard Ellington, M.D.
NPI 1205879632 · Gastroenterology Physician · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ellington, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1205879632).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205879632
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J4099 (TX)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,136 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 | 274 | $122 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 238 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 203 | $111 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 121 | $9 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 117 | $238 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 589 | 134 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 315 | 88 |
| Omeprazole | 174 | 51 |
| Ursodiol | 71 | 14 |
| Famotidine | 62 | 15 |
| Sulfasalazine | 42 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 42 | 12 |
| Azathioprine | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,283 across 100 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)
- 6700 W 9th AveAmarillo, TX 79106-1729Phone: (806) 358-0200Fax: (806) 356-5590
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23
- Certified
- 2026-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ellington's NPI number?
- Richard Ellington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205879632, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ellington's specialty?
- Richard Ellington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ellington located?
- Richard Ellington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 S Coulter St Ste B, Amarillo, TX 79106-0703.
- What is Richard Ellington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ellington is (806) 358-0200.
- Does Richard Ellington accept Medicare?
- Richard Ellington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ellington's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ellington's NPI (1205879632) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.