Richard Risher, M.D.
NPI 1639264021 · Family Medicine Physician · Cynthiana, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Risher, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cynthiana, KY (NPI 1639264021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639264021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37686 (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
223 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $84 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 22 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $155 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $103 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 100 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 71 | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 69 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 51 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 | 19 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 47 | 15 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,590 across 67 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Risher's NPI number?
- Richard Risher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639264021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Risher's specialty?
- Richard Risher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Risher located?
- Richard Risher's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 E Pleasant St, Cynthiana, KY 41031-1614.
- What is Richard Risher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Risher is (859) 234-3282.
- Does Richard Risher accept Medicare?
- Richard Risher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Risher's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Risher's NPI (1639264021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.