Richard Budenz, MPH, PA-C
NPI 1356999007 · Pain Medicine Physician · Elk Grove, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Budenz, MPH, PA-C is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Elk Grove, CA (NPI 1356999007).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356999007
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MPH, PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57123 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 331 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 131 | 27 |
| Pregabalin | 84 | 23 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 70 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 69 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 68 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$373 across 12 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
- 2019-08-27
- Last updated
- 2019-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Budenz's NPI number?
- Richard Budenz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356999007, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Budenz's specialty?
- Richard Budenz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Budenz located?
- Richard Budenz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2372 Maritime Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758-3639.
- What is Richard Budenz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Budenz is (916) 478-0112.
- Does Richard Budenz accept Medicare?
- Richard Budenz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Budenz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Budenz's NPI (1356999007) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.