Richard Gonzales, MD
NPI 1386795474 · Family Medicine Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Gonzales, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1386795474).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386795474
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.42239 (AL)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
995 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 | 178 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 139 | $150 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 128 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 123 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 106 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 177 | 91 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 126 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 112 | 48 |
| Omeprazole | 105 | 47 |
| Lisinopril | 87 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 75 | 43 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1948 Al Highway 157 Ste 450Cullman, AL 35058-0643Phone: (256) 735-5075Fax: (256) 735-5076
- 1635 Highway 31 Nw Ste aHartselle, AL 35640-4482Phone: (256) 735-5900Fax: (256) 417-4719
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2024-01-22
- Certified
- 2024-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Gonzales's NPI number?
- Richard Gonzales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386795474, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Gonzales's specialty?
- Richard Gonzales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Gonzales located?
- Richard Gonzales's practice location on file with NPPES is 4012 University Dr Nw, Huntsville, AL 35816-3002.
- What is Richard Gonzales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Gonzales is (256) 882-0000.
- Does Richard Gonzales accept Medicare?
- Richard Gonzales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Gonzales's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Gonzales's NPI (1386795474) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.