Richard Oeckler, M.D., PHD
NPI 1497733521 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Oeckler, M.D., PHD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1497733521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497733521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47743 (MN)
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
20 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
2,768 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 628 | $59 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 477 | $28 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 425 | $58 |
| Test to Measure Oxygen Level in Blood Using Ear Or Finger Device Continuously Overnight94762 | 379 | $26 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 204 | $40 |
| Therapeutic Procedures to Increase Strength Or Endurance of Respiratory Muscles, Face to Face, One on One, Each 15 Minutes (includes Monitoring)G0237 | 184 | $12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-09
- Last updated
- 2020-08-19
- Certified
- 2020-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Oeckler's NPI number?
- Richard Oeckler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497733521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Oeckler's specialty?
- Richard Oeckler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Oeckler located?
- Richard Oeckler's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Richard Oeckler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Oeckler is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Richard Oeckler accept Medicare?
- Richard Oeckler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Oeckler's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Oeckler's NPI (1497733521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.