Richard Vetter, MD
NPI 1427085042 · Family Medicine Physician · West Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Vetter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in West Fargo, ND (NPI 1427085042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427085042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33414 (MN)
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
20 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
352 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 88 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $63 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 65 | $125 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 27 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 131 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 91 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 91 | 24 |
| Simvastatin | 77 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 71 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37,642 across 13 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
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2026-03-11
- Certified
- 2026-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Vetter's NPI number?
- Richard Vetter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427085042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Vetter's specialty?
- Richard Vetter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Vetter located?
- Richard Vetter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 13th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078-3468.
- What is Richard Vetter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Vetter is (701) 364-5751.
- Does Richard Vetter accept Medicare?
- Richard Vetter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Vetter's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Vetter's NPI (1427085042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.