Richard Desmond, M.D.
NPI 1710939020 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Astoria, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Desmond, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Astoria, NY (NPI 1710939020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710939020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 161151 (NY)
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
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
1,329 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 378 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 358 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 166 | $144 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 94 | $31 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 88 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 441 | 163 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 357 | 100 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 343 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 330 | 87 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 255 | 68 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 207 | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$520 across 12 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2026-05-12
- Certified
- 2026-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Desmond's NPI number?
- Richard Desmond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710939020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Desmond's specialty?
- Richard Desmond is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Desmond located?
- Richard Desmond's practice location on file with NPPES is 2318 31st St, Astoria, NY 11105-2765.
- What is Richard Desmond's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Desmond is (718) 204-2200.
- Does Richard Desmond accept Medicare?
- Richard Desmond is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Desmond's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Desmond's NPI (1710939020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.