Richard Chefetz, M.D.
NPI 1780648832 · Psychiatry Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Chefetz, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1780648832).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780648832
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD18195 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 100 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 29 |
| Risperidone | 26 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 23 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 22 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 19 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 14 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-14
- Last updated
- 2007-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Chefetz's NPI number?
- Richard Chefetz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780648832, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Chefetz's specialty?
- Richard Chefetz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Chefetz located?
- Richard Chefetz's practice location on file with NPPES is 4612 49th St Nw, Washington, DC 20016-4321.
- What is Richard Chefetz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Chefetz is (202) 966-0224.
- Does Richard Chefetz accept Medicare?
- Richard Chefetz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Chefetz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Chefetz's NPI (1780648832) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.