R. Strickland, M.D.
NPI 1629063813 · Gastroenterology Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
R. Strickland, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1629063813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629063813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD024405 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,359 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 612 | $45 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 322 | $59 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 94 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $119 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 183 | 71 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 147 | 54 |
| Famotidine | 108 | 42 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 52 | 20 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 35 | 17 |
| Lansoprazole | 24 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 23 | — |
| Ursodiol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$222 across 12 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
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2008-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is R. Strickland's NPI number?
- R. Strickland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629063813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is R. Strickland's specialty?
- R. Strickland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is R. Strickland located?
- R. Strickland's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660-3847.
- What is R. Strickland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for R. Strickland is (423) 246-6777.
- Does R. Strickland accept Medicare?
- R. Strickland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is R. Strickland's NPI active?
- Yes — R. Strickland's NPI (1629063813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.