Richard Fox, M.D.
NPI 1497799480 · Plastic Surgery Physician · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Fox, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1497799480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497799480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 54657 (MA)
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
974 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 391 | $92 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 328 | $61 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 117 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $130 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 33 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $24–$130 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 1,144 | 63 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Suboxone | 267 | 22 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 139 | — |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Zubsolv | 26 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | 19 |
| Baclofen | 17 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2026-01-12
- Certified
- 2026-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Fox's NPI number?
- Richard Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497799480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Fox's specialty?
- Richard Fox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Fox located?
- Richard Fox's practice location on file with NPPES is 851 Middle St Ste 3500, Fall River, MA 02721-1786.
- What is Richard Fox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Fox is (508) 235-5229.
- Does Richard Fox accept Medicare?
- Richard Fox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Fox's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Fox's NPI (1497799480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.