Richard Ambler, MD
NPI 1477758142 · Family Medicine Physician · Sparta, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ambler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sparta, NC (NPI 1477758142).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477758142
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009-01932 (NC)
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
99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $121 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 29 | $6 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 22 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $86 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$121 (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 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 169 | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 150 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 134 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 130 | 43 |
| Omeprazole | 113 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 107 | 34 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-11-25
- Certified
- 2025-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ambler's NPI number?
- Richard Ambler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477758142, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ambler's specialty?
- Richard Ambler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ambler located?
- Richard Ambler's practice location on file with NPPES is 157 Health Services Rd, Sparta, NC 28675-3000.
- What is Richard Ambler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ambler is (336) 372-5641.
- Does Richard Ambler accept Medicare?
- Richard Ambler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ambler's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ambler's NPI (1477758142) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.