Richard Lochala, M.D.
NPI 1598731259 · Family Medicine Physician · Mena, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lochala, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mena, AR (NPI 1598731259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598731259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C-7308 (AR)
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
20 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 · 141 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 580 | 155 |
| Lisinopril | 490 | 129 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 418 | 118 |
| Omeprazole | 411 | 107 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 400 | 112 |
| Gabapentin | 292 | 70 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 4 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
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2020-10-06
- Certified
- 2020-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lochala's NPI number?
- Richard Lochala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598731259, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Lochala's specialty?
- Richard Lochala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lochala located?
- Richard Lochala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1102 Crestwood Cir, Mena, AR 71953-5513.
- What is Richard Lochala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lochala is (479) 394-7301.
- Does Richard Lochala accept Medicare?
- Richard Lochala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Lochala's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Lochala's NPI (1598731259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.