Richard Link, M.D.
NPI 1518057595 · Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Link, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1518057595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518057595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5334 (TX)
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
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
862 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 194 | $92 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 118 | $3 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 111 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $131 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Free84154 | 63 | $18 |
| Analysis for Detection of Tumor Marker86316 | 63 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 163 | 51 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 96 | 27 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 50 | 29 |
| Finasteride | 47 | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 38 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 24 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119,936 across 112 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
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2025-08-26
- Certified
- 2025-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Link's NPI number?
- Richard Link's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518057595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Link's specialty?
- Richard Link is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Link located?
- Richard Link's practice location on file with NPPES is 6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030-2348.
- What is Richard Link's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Link is (713) 798-4001.
- Does Richard Link accept Medicare?
- Richard Link is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Link's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Link's NPI (1518057595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.