Richard Kling, M.D.
NPI 1265453690 · Family Medicine Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kling, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1265453690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265453690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A43123 (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
1,442 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 | 796 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 216 | $96 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 191 | $134 |
| Stool Analysis for Blood to Screen for Colon Tumors82270 | 73 | $4 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 69 | $34 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 46 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 168 | 40 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 139 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 | 35 |
| Lisinopril | 112 | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl | 108 | 25 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 96 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2016-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kling's NPI number?
- Richard Kling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265453690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kling's specialty?
- Richard Kling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kling located?
- Richard Kling's practice location on file with NPPES is 44215 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534.
- What is Richard Kling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kling is (661) 948-5723.
- Does Richard Kling accept Medicare?
- Richard Kling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kling's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kling's NPI (1265453690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.