Richard Young, DR
NPI 1518948587 · Urology Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Young, DR is a Urology Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1518948587).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518948587
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DR
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD16508 (SC)
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
20 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
7,840 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 1,840 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 996 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 707 | $89 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 592 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 577 | $16 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 620 | 262 |
| Finasteride | 282 | 94 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 124 | 49 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 113 | 82 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 90 | 32 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 86 | 47 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,114 across 60 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
- 2005-11-08
- Last updated
- 2016-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Young's NPI number?
- Richard Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518948587, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Young's specialty?
- Richard Young is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Young located?
- Richard Young's practice location on file with NPPES is 823 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4607.
- What is Richard Young's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Young is (843) 449-1010.
- Does Richard Young accept Medicare?
- Richard Young is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Young's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Young's NPI (1518948587) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.