Richard Hefner, D.O.
NPI 1639102585 · Family Medicine Physician · Crestwood, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hefner, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Crestwood, KY (NPI 1639102585).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639102585
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02614 (KY)
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
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
722 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 293 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 236 | $120 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 172 | $126 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$126 (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 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 465 | 135 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 348 | 108 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 234 | 63 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 229 | 71 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 205 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 185 | 55 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$453 across 27 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hefner's NPI number?
- Richard Hefner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639102585, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hefner's specialty?
- Richard Hefner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hefner located?
- Richard Hefner's practice location on file with NPPES is 6580 Kenwood Crossings Road, Crestwood, KY 40014.
- What is Richard Hefner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hefner is (502) 243-3161.
- Does Richard Hefner accept Medicare?
- Richard Hefner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hefner's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hefner's NPI (1639102585) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.