Richard Abello, M.D.
NPI 1245205996 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Abello, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1245205996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245205996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C50909 (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
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
7,279 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Gallium Ga-68, Dotatate, Diagnostic, 0.1 MillicurieA9587 | 1,076 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 784 | $9 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 Fdg, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 45 MillicuriesA9552 | 428 | $353 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 422 | $1,874 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 379 | $33 |
| Piflufolastat F-18, Diagnostic, 1 MillicurieA9595 | 343 | $638 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose |
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
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2017-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Abello's NPI number?
- Richard Abello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245205996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Abello's specialty?
- Richard Abello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Abello located?
- Richard Abello's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is Richard Abello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Abello is (858) 554-2626.
- Does Richard Abello accept Medicare?
- Richard Abello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Abello's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Abello's NPI (1245205996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.