Richard Carson, MD
NPI 1255310017 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Great Falls, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Carson, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Great Falls, MT (NPI 1255310017).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255310017
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12846 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,875 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,649 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 283 | $33 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 232 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 168 | $76 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 147 | $27 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 80 | $11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2024-04-05
- Certified
- 2021-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Carson's NPI number?
- Richard Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255310017, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Carson's specialty?
- Richard Carson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Carson located?
- Richard Carson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405-5161.
- What is Richard Carson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Carson is (406) 731-8888.
- Does Richard Carson accept Medicare?
- Richard Carson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Carson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Carson's NPI (1255310017) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.