Richard Dalaba, RPA-C
NPI 1770745200 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Dalaba, RPA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1770745200).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770745200
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,358 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 385 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 266 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 176 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 146 | $12 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 116 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 571 | 354 |
| Celecoxib | 406 | 191 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 299 | 213 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 266 | 207 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 81 | 47 |
| Meloxicam | 71 | 29 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 69 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,689 across 15 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
- 2008-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Dalaba's NPI number?
- Richard Dalaba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770745200, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Dalaba's specialty?
- Richard Dalaba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Dalaba located?
- Richard Dalaba's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205-1474.
- What is Richard Dalaba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Dalaba is (518) 489-2663.
- Does Richard Dalaba accept Medicare?
- Richard Dalaba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Dalaba's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Dalaba's NPI (1770745200) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.