Richard Tapnio, MD
NPI 1275875098 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Tapnio, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1275875098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275875098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S1522 (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
13 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
2,227 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 200 | $80 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 190 | $12 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 149 | $83 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 148 | $84 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 139 | $32 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74174 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,215 across 15 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-19
- Last updated
- 2022-05-25
- Certified
- 2022-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Tapnio's NPI number?
- Richard Tapnio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275875098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Tapnio's specialty?
- Richard Tapnio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Tapnio located?
- Richard Tapnio's practice location on file with NPPES is 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-1501.
- What is Richard Tapnio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Tapnio is (713) 704-4294.
- Does Richard Tapnio accept Medicare?
- Richard Tapnio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Tapnio's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Tapnio's NPI (1275875098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.