Richard Huang, M.D.
NPI 1629279146 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Huang, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1629279146).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629279146
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.130379 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,027 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 707 | $79 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 83 | $30 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 82 | $173 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 55 | $50 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 48 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 25 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 25 | 19 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 21 | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$159 across 2 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
- 2007-05-31
- Last updated
- 2023-10-05
- Certified
- 2023-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Huang's NPI number?
- Richard Huang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629279146, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Huang's specialty?
- Richard Huang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Huang located?
- Richard Huang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1133 John Freeman Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Richard Huang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Huang is (713) 500-5874.
- Does Richard Huang accept Medicare?
- Richard Huang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Huang's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Huang's NPI (1629279146) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.