Richard Beck, MD
NPI 1518944974 · Internal Medicine Physician · Golden Valley, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Beck, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Golden Valley, MN (NPI 1518944974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518944974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19687 (MN)
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
20 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
99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 33 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 17 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$124 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 31 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 24 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | — |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 21 | — |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-28
- Last updated
- 2016-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Beck's NPI number?
- Richard Beck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518944974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Beck's specialty?
- Richard Beck is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Beck located?
- Richard Beck's practice location on file with NPPES is 8240 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427-4476.
- What is Richard Beck's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Beck is (952) 993-8300.
- Does Richard Beck accept Medicare?
- Richard Beck is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Beck's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Beck's NPI (1518944974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.