Richard Ahn, M.D.
NPI 1700878071 · Neurology Physician · Desoto, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ahn, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Desoto, TX (NPI 1700878071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700878071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H7858 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
908 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 317 | $175 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 94 | $214 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 59 | $437 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 59 | $96 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician93040 | 57 | $13 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Digital Analysis95957 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 339 | 141 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 281 | 119 |
| Memantine Hcl | 232 | 93 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 218 | 71 |
| Gabapentin | 167 | 59 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 147 | 51 |
| Topiramate | 124 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,016 across 145 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
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ahn's NPI number?
- Richard Ahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700878071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ahn's specialty?
- Richard Ahn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ahn located?
- Richard Ahn's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Robbie Mince Way, Desoto, TX 75115-2012.
- What is Richard Ahn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ahn is (214) 622-6300.
- Does Richard Ahn accept Medicare?
- Richard Ahn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ahn's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ahn's NPI (1700878071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.