Richard Gayle, MD
NPI 1659469500 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Sunnyvale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Gayle, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Sunnyvale, CA (NPI 1659469500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659469500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G84809 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
220 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 | 106 | $153 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 44 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $186 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 22 | $217 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $111 |
| Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,269 across 17 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
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2020-12-11
- Certified
- 2020-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Gayle's NPI number?
- Richard Gayle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659469500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Gayle's specialty?
- Richard Gayle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Gayle located?
- Richard Gayle's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6387.
- What is Richard Gayle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Gayle is (650) 934-7111.
- Does Richard Gayle accept Medicare?
- Richard Gayle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Gayle's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Gayle's NPI (1659469500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.