Richard Bayer, M.D.
NPI 1336346527 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bayer, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1336346527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336346527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102861 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
5,484 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 3,090 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 315 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 306 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 285 | $189 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 218 | $66 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 295 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 163 | 62 |
| Spironolactone | 161 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 157 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 139 | 55 |
| Furosemide | 114 | 44 |
| Carvedilol | 113 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 across 3 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
- 2007-06-29
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bayer's NPI number?
- Richard Bayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336346527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bayer's specialty?
- Richard Bayer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bayer located?
- Richard Bayer's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908.
- What is Richard Bayer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bayer is (843) 792-4074.
- Does Richard Bayer accept Medicare?
- Richard Bayer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bayer's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bayer's NPI (1336346527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.