Richard Shomo, PA
NPI 1609853720 · Medical Physician Assistant · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Shomo, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1609853720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609853720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA04261 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 79 | $103 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 22 | $137 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 11 | $7 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$137 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 92 | 89 |
| Ibuprofen | 76 | 76 |
| Cephalexin | 69 | 68 |
| Methocarbamol | 31 | 31 |
| Famotidine | 29 | 29 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | 27 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-29
- Last updated
- 2008-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Shomo's NPI number?
- Richard Shomo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609853720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Shomo's specialty?
- Richard Shomo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Shomo located?
- Richard Shomo's practice location on file with NPPES is 2300 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70142-0001.
- What is Richard Shomo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Shomo is (504) 678-8148.
- Does Richard Shomo accept Medicare?
- Richard Shomo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Shomo's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Shomo's NPI (1609853720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.