Richard Westfal, M.D.
NPI 1528166824 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Canaan, CT
Richard Westfal, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Canaan, CT (NPI 1528166824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528166824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 042155 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 87 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 54 | 30 |
| Lorazepam | 51 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 48 | 13 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 42 | — |
| Furosemide | 41 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$63 across 3 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2012-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Westfal's NPI number?
- Richard Westfal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528166824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Westfal's specialty?
- Richard Westfal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Westfal located?
- Richard Westfal's practice location on file with NPPES is 173 East Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840-5614.
- What is Richard Westfal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Westfal is (203) 972-4255.
- Is Richard Westfal's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Westfal's NPI (1528166824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.