Richard Tempel, MD
NPI 1801820477 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Towson, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Tempel, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Towson, MD (NPI 1801820477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801820477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0064040 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,028 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 321 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 316 | $177 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 277 | $122 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 69 | $212 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 45 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$212 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 111 | 110 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 73 | 70 |
| Cephalexin | 49 | 49 |
| Methocarbamol | 45 | 44 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 | 38 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 37 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 35 | 35 |
| Azithromycin | 32 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2008-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Tempel's NPI number?
- Richard Tempel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801820477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Tempel's specialty?
- Richard Tempel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Tempel located?
- Richard Tempel's practice location on file with NPPES is St Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD 21204.
- What is Richard Tempel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Tempel is (410) 337-1226.
- Does Richard Tempel accept Medicare?
- Richard Tempel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Tempel's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Tempel's NPI (1801820477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.