Richard Bale, MD
NPI 1821100223 · Family Medicine Physician · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bale, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1821100223).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821100223
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD00011402 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,337 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 950 | $119 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 138 | $14 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 127 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $86 |
| Stool Analysis for Blood to Screen for Colon Tumors82270 | 29 | $4 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 372 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 192 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 176 | 56 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 154 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 | 43 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 124 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$337 across 12 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2009-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bale's NPI number?
- Richard Bale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821100223, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bale's specialty?
- Richard Bale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bale located?
- Richard Bale's practice location on file with NPPES is 404 W 15th Ave, Spokane, WA 99203-2110.
- What is Richard Bale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bale is (509) 838-8538.
- Does Richard Bale accept Medicare?
- Richard Bale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bale's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bale's NPI (1821100223) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.