Richard Kania
NPI 1821738089 · Family Medicine Physician · Travelers Rest, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kania is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Travelers Rest, SC (NPI 1821738089).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821738089
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- LL87841 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 18 |
| Metformin Hcl | 29 | — |
| Omeprazole | 28 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | — |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 109 Physicians DrGreer, SC 29650-2446Phone: (864) 797-9150
- 3025 Wade Hampton BlvdTaylors, SC 29687-2715Phone: (864) 643-2340Fax: (864) 643-2350
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-29
- Last updated
- 2025-09-02
- Certified
- 2025-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kania's NPI number?
- Richard Kania's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821738089, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kania's specialty?
- Richard Kania is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kania located?
- Richard Kania's practice location on file with NPPES is 807 N Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-1551.
- What is Richard Kania's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kania is (864) 455-9150.
- Does Richard Kania accept Medicare?
- Richard Kania is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kania's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kania's NPI (1821738089) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.