Richard Prayson, MD
NPI 1396801627 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Prayson, MD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1396801627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396801627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35058837 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
484 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 78 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 68 | $75 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 48 | $44 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 44 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue and Frozen Preparation of Specimen Including Interpretation and Report88314 | 40 | $19 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 36 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-29
- Last updated
- 2008-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Prayson's NPI number?
- Richard Prayson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396801627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Prayson's specialty?
- Richard Prayson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Prayson located?
- Richard Prayson's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Richard Prayson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Prayson is (800) 223-2273.
- Does Richard Prayson accept Medicare?
- Richard Prayson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Prayson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Prayson's NPI (1396801627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.