Richard Ketcham, CRNP
NPI 1639714819 · Nurse Practitioner · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ketcham, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1639714819).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639714819
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1-147169 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
158 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 | 71 | $76 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 47 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $51 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$112 (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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Colestipol Hcl | 104 | 39 |
| Omeprazole | 93 | 40 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 80 | 19 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 73 | 18 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 72 | 17 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 63 | 13 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 62 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75 across 4 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
- 2019-11-12
- Last updated
- 2019-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ketcham's NPI number?
- Richard Ketcham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639714819, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ketcham's specialty?
- Richard Ketcham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Ketcham located?
- Richard Ketcham's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 6th Ave S Fl 1, Birmingham, AL 35233-2110.
- What is Richard Ketcham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ketcham is (205) 996-4744.
- Does Richard Ketcham accept Medicare?
- Richard Ketcham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ketcham's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ketcham's NPI (1639714819) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.