Richard Altesman, MD
NPI 1730292350 · Psychiatry Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Altesman, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1730292350).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730292350
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 159774-1 (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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
76 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 42 | $106 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 34 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$106 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 95 | 20 |
| Lamotrigine | 85 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 69 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 64 | 19 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 32 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 30 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2025-03-20
- Certified
- 2025-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Altesman's NPI number?
- Richard Altesman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730292350, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Altesman's specialty?
- Richard Altesman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Altesman located?
- Richard Altesman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1304 Ella St Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4166.
- What is Richard Altesman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Altesman is (805) 541-6000.
- Does Richard Altesman accept Medicare?
- Richard Altesman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Altesman's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Altesman's NPI (1730292350) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.