Richard Nunes, MD
NPI 1407986466 · Psychiatry Physician · Salida, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Nunes, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Salida, CA (NPI 1407986466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407986466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A69781 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
1,963 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,255 | $108 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 708 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$108 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 388 | 20 |
| Olanzapine | 369 | 34 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 263 | 15 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 201 | 22 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 176 | 14 |
| Olanzapinebrand: Olanzapine Odt | 171 | 16 |
| Risperidone | 142 | 13 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 across 2 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
- 2007-03-07
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Nunes's NPI number?
- Richard Nunes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407986466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Nunes's specialty?
- Richard Nunes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Nunes located?
- Richard Nunes's practice location on file with NPPES is 5222 Pirrone Ct Ste 101a, Salida, CA 95368-9072.
- What is Richard Nunes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Nunes is (925) 282-1778.
- Does Richard Nunes accept Medicare?
- Richard Nunes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Nunes's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Nunes's NPI (1407986466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.