Richard Tushman, MD
NPI 1568493773 · Urology Physician · Carlsbad, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Tushman, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Carlsbad, NM (NPI 1568493773).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568493773
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35967 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
752 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 428 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 111 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $93 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 69 | $77 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 29 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 706 | 200 |
| Finasteride | 427 | 121 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 130 | 32 |
| Tolterodine Tartratebrand: Tolterodine Tartrate Er | 67 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 49 | 39 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 47 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 37 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 350 W Country Club Rd Ste 205Roswell, NM 88201-5221Phone: (575) 887-7281Fax: (575) 885-5983
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2021-12-15
- Certified
- 2021-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Tushman's NPI number?
- Richard Tushman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568493773, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Tushman's specialty?
- Richard Tushman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Tushman located?
- Richard Tushman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2410 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220-3512.
- What is Richard Tushman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Tushman is (575) 887-7281.
- Does Richard Tushman accept Medicare?
- Richard Tushman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Tushman's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Tushman's NPI (1568493773) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.