Richard Areen, MD
NPI 1609879386 · Otolaryngology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Areen, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1609879386).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609879386
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G00046817 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 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
1,279 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 345 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 204 | $117 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 170 | $17 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 160 | $32 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 144 | $38 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 76 | $50 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 15 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 15 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc | 12 | 11 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2020-05-07
- Certified
- 2020-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Areen's NPI number?
- Richard Areen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609879386, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Areen's specialty?
- Richard Areen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Areen located?
- Richard Areen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Exposition Blvd Bldg 700, Sacramento, CA 95815-4314.
- What is Richard Areen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Areen is (916) 736-3408.
- Does Richard Areen accept Medicare?
- Richard Areen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Areen's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Areen's NPI (1609879386) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.