Richard Herrera, FNP
NPI 1679127880 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Herrera, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1679127880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679127880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57036 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
458 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 236 | $64 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 109 | $57 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 42 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 42 | $40 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 29 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$106 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 38 | 12 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 34 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 32 | — |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 19 | — |
| Bumetanide | 17 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonatebrand: Renvela | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3821 Masthead St NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109-4679Phone: (505) 998-7400Fax: (505) 998-7741
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-25
- Last updated
- 2026-02-12
- Certified
- 2026-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Herrera's NPI number?
- Richard Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679127880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Herrera's specialty?
- Richard Herrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Herrera located?
- Richard Herrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930.
- What is Richard Herrera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Herrera is (505) 841-1125.
- Does Richard Herrera accept Medicare?
- Richard Herrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Herrera's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Herrera's NPI (1679127880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.