Richard Seto
NPI 1720529167 · Rheumatology Physician · Mountain View, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Seto is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Mountain View, CA (NPI 1720529167).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720529167
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A156895 (CA)
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
9 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
733 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 | 322 | $155 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 217 | $19 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 85 | $200 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 56 | $214 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 24 | $195 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 156 | 43 |
| Allopurinol | 143 | 34 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 79 | 25 |
| Colchicine | 40 | 23 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 31 | 15 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 30 | — |
| Leflunomide | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 across 5 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
- 2017-03-18
- Last updated
- 2022-08-11
- Certified
- 2022-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Seto's NPI number?
- Richard Seto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720529167, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Seto's specialty?
- Richard Seto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Seto located?
- Richard Seto's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040-2833.
- What is Richard Seto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Seto is (650) 934-7050.
- Does Richard Seto accept Medicare?
- Richard Seto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Seto's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Seto's NPI (1720529167) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.