Richard Makuch, MD
NPI 1497753446 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Branson, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Makuch, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Branson, MO (NPI 1497753446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497753446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003011834 (MO)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,040 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 504 | $34 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 501 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 471 | $8 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 276 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 201 | $10 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 189 | $37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2005-07-13
- Last updated
- 2021-08-26
- Certified
- 2021-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Makuch's NPI number?
- Richard Makuch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497753446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Makuch's specialty?
- Richard Makuch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Makuch located?
- Richard Makuch's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 65616-2052.
- What is Richard Makuch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Makuch is (417) 335-7000.
- Does Richard Makuch accept Medicare?
- Richard Makuch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Makuch's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Makuch's NPI (1497753446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.