Richard Shand, MD
NPI 1497804520 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Junta, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Shand, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Junta, CO (NPI 1497804520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497804520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20661 (CO)
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
146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 55 | $5 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 26 | $115 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 23 | $3 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 22 | $78 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 20 | $24 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$115 (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 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 483 | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 371 | 77 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 287 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 257 | 47 |
| Omeprazole | 224 | 43 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 175 | 39 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-09
- Last updated
- 2008-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Shand's NPI number?
- Richard Shand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497804520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Shand's specialty?
- Richard Shand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Shand located?
- Richard Shand's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 W 2nd St, La Junta, CO 81050-1508.
- What is Richard Shand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Shand is (719) 384-2771.
- Does Richard Shand accept Medicare?
- Richard Shand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Shand's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Shand's NPI (1497804520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.