Richard Olmsted
NPI 1518461284 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Olmsted is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1518461284).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518461284
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023-00328 (NC)
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
8 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
2,316 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 554 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 195 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 145 | $111 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 138 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 133 | $10 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 112 | $9 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2023-06-13
- Certified
- 2023-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Olmsted's NPI number?
- Richard Olmsted's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518461284, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Olmsted's specialty?
- Richard Olmsted is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Olmsted located?
- Richard Olmsted's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699.
- What is Richard Olmsted's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Olmsted is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Richard Olmsted accept Medicare?
- Richard Olmsted is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Olmsted's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Olmsted's NPI (1518461284) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.