Richard Carpenter, NP-C
NPI 1740359967 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cardiff By the Sea, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Chiropractic · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Carpenter, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cardiff By the Sea, CA (NPI 1740359967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740359967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17048 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Chiropractic Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 911 | 93 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 568 | 57 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 489 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 191 | 34 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 185 | 19 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 135 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,136 across 56 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
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2016-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Carpenter's NPI number?
- Richard Carpenter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740359967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Carpenter's specialty?
- Richard Carpenter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Carpenter located?
- Richard Carpenter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2045 San Elijo Avenue, Cardiff By the Sea, CA 92007.
- What is Richard Carpenter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Carpenter is (760) 944-8877.
- Does Richard Carpenter accept Medicare?
- Richard Carpenter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Carpenter's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Carpenter's NPI (1740359967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.