Richard Hedelius, DO
NPI 1376703645 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hedelius, DO is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1376703645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376703645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 077391 (GA)
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
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
2,204 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 250 | $215 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 218 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 190 | $170 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 173 | $32 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 156 | $50 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 150 | $118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 852 | 166 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 186 | 64 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 152 | 52 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 86 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 74 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 49 | 17 |
| Nintedanib Esylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,051 across 39 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
- 2008-06-11
- Last updated
- 2021-11-08
- Certified
- 2021-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hedelius's NPI number?
- Richard Hedelius's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376703645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hedelius's specialty?
- Richard Hedelius is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hedelius located?
- Richard Hedelius's practice location on file with NPPES is 1968 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309-1281.
- What is Richard Hedelius's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hedelius is (404) 605-5478.
- Does Richard Hedelius accept Medicare?
- Richard Hedelius is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hedelius's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hedelius's NPI (1376703645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.