Richard Hammock, MD
NPI 1497920276 · Family Medicine Physician · Ozark, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hammock, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ozark, AL (NPI 1497920276).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497920276
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 29200 (AL)
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
18 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
672 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 223 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 195 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 104 | $156 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 90 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Same-Day Admission and Discharge With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 85 Minutes99236 | 29 | $186 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 142 | 43 |
| Cefdinir | 50 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 49 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 35 | 29 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 32 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 across 4 records (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
- 2008-04-23
- Last updated
- 2011-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hammock's NPI number?
- Richard Hammock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497920276, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hammock's specialty?
- Richard Hammock is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hammock located?
- Richard Hammock's practice location on file with NPPES is 218 Hospital Ave, Ozark, AL 36360-2064.
- What is Richard Hammock's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hammock is (334) 774-1982.
- Does Richard Hammock accept Medicare?
- Richard Hammock is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hammock's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hammock's NPI (1497920276) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.