Richard Berquist, MD
NPI 1588659718 · Family Medicine Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Berquist, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1588659718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588659718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G42513 (CA)
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
1,943 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 758 | $130 |
| 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 | 506 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 137 | $131 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 106 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 103 | $33 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 637 | 195 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 304 | 94 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 296 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 281 | 86 |
| Metformin Hcl | 276 | 92 |
| Lisinopril | 264 | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,004 across 93 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
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2022-12-15
- Certified
- 2022-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Berquist's NPI number?
- Richard Berquist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588659718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Berquist's specialty?
- Richard Berquist is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Berquist located?
- Richard Berquist's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 E Herndon Ave # 201, Fresno, CA 93720-2907.
- What is Richard Berquist's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Berquist is (559) 437-7380.
- Does Richard Berquist accept Medicare?
- Richard Berquist is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Berquist's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Berquist's NPI (1588659718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.