Richard Coughlin, MD FACS
NPI 1659359818 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Los Gatos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Coughlin, MD FACS is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Los Gatos, CA (NPI 1659359818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659359818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD FACS
- Sex
- Male
- License
- GG8823 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Coughlin's NPI number?
- Richard Coughlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659359818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Coughlin's specialty?
- Richard Coughlin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Coughlin located?
- Richard Coughlin's practice location on file with NPPES is 14850 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032.
- What is Richard Coughlin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Coughlin is (408) 358-2868.
- Does Richard Coughlin accept Medicare?
- Richard Coughlin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Coughlin's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Coughlin's NPI (1659359818) 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.