Richard Price, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1609282656 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Price, M.D., PH.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1609282656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609282656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2014016518 (MO)
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 tenure25% of score
11 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
287 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 61 | $346 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 37 | $142 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 35 | $248 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 35 | $135 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40,251 across 62 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
- 2014-07-09
- Last updated
- 2024-02-07
- Certified
- 2024-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Price's NPI number?
- Richard Price's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609282656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Price's specialty?
- Richard Price is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Price located?
- Richard Price's practice location on file with NPPES is 4860 Y St Ste 3740, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307.
- What is Richard Price's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Price is (775) 338-5897.
- Does Richard Price accept Medicare?
- Richard Price is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Price's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Price's NPI (1609282656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.