Richard Gutknecht, M.D.
NPI 1619970126 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Independence, MO
Richard Gutknecht, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Independence, MO (NPI 1619970126).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619970126
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R6332 (MO)
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
21 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,776 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
- 2005-05-30
- Last updated
- 2019-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Gutknecht's NPI number?
- Richard Gutknecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619970126, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Gutknecht's specialty?
- Richard Gutknecht is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Gutknecht located?
- Richard Gutknecht's practice location on file with NPPES is 19550 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057-2303.
- What is Richard Gutknecht's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Gutknecht is (816) 478-0220.
- Is Richard Gutknecht's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Gutknecht's NPI (1619970126) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.