Gary Richter, M.D.
NPI 1639178866 · Specialist · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Richter, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1639178866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639178866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 018182 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 181 | 161 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 115 | 43 |
| Famotidine | 86 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 54 | 23 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 43 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 42 | 17 |
| Sucralfate | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$851 across 36 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
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2012-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Richter's NPI number?
- Gary Richter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639178866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Richter's specialty?
- Gary Richter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Gary Richter located?
- Gary Richter's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308-2263.
- What is Gary Richter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Richter is (404) 881-8319.
- Does Gary Richter accept Medicare?
- Gary Richter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Richter's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Richter's NPI (1639178866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.