Richard Neel, M.D.
NPI 1508986217 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Castroville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Neel, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Castroville, TX (NPI 1508986217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508986217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G3639 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
935 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 357 | $122 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 90 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $87 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 68 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 67 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 54 | $16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 122 | 118 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 56 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 36 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin | 35 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 | 35 |
| Cefdinir | 30 | 29 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 29 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 5 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
- 2007-03-29
- Last updated
- 2009-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Neel's NPI number?
- Richard Neel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508986217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Neel's specialty?
- Richard Neel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Neel located?
- Richard Neel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Houston St, Castroville, TX 78009-2739.
- What is Richard Neel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Neel is (830) 538-3550.
- Does Richard Neel accept Medicare?
- Richard Neel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Neel's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Neel's NPI (1508986217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.