Richard Sonner, MD
NPI 1215961628 · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Sonner, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1215961628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215961628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G65173 (CA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
514 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 269 | $176 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 155 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 75 | $217 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 15 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$217 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 70 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 28 | 28 |
| Cefdinir | 20 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 17 | 17 |
| Famotidine | 16 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 15 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2010-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Sonner's NPI number?
- Richard Sonner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215961628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Sonner's specialty?
- Richard Sonner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Sonner located?
- Richard Sonner's practice location on file with NPPES is 757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075.
- What is Richard Sonner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Sonner is (310) 825-2111.
- Does Richard Sonner accept Medicare?
- Richard Sonner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Sonner's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Sonner's NPI (1215961628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.