Richard Hope, MD
NPI 1457346819 · Dermatology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hope, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1457346819).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457346819
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J2085 (TX)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
12,136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 5,079 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,723 | $86 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,528 | $54 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 662 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 362 | $119 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 142 | 82 |
| Cephalexin | 113 | 103 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 97 | 66 |
| Ketoconazole | 74 | 51 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 61 | 29 |
| Fluorouracil | 60 | 52 |
| Mupirocin | 45 | 38 |
| Hydrocortisone | 25 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,386 across 69 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 (1)
- 5103 98th StLubbock, TX 79424-7782Phone: (806) 796-7193
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2025-05-04
- Certified
- 2025-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hope's NPI number?
- Richard Hope's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457346819, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hope's specialty?
- Richard Hope is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hope located?
- Richard Hope's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79410-1309.
- What is Richard Hope's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hope is (806) 796-7193.
- Does Richard Hope accept Medicare?
- Richard Hope is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hope's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hope's NPI (1457346819) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.