Rocco Richards
NPI 1679912729 · Infectious Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rocco Richards is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1679912729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679912729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 293652 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 390 | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 28 |
| Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafbrand: Symtuza | 69 | — |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 62 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 62 | 13 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 52 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 1 record (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
- 2013-06-21
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rocco Richards's NPI number?
- Rocco Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679912729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rocco Richards's specialty?
- Rocco Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rocco Richards located?
- Rocco Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 California St, Houston, TX 77006-2602.
- What is Rocco Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rocco Richards is (832) 548-5000.
- Does Rocco Richards accept Medicare?
- Rocco Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rocco Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Rocco Richards's NPI (1679912729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.