Richard Wikholm, MD
NPI 1831198647 · Otolaryngology Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wikholm, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1831198647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831198647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G55811 (CA)
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
20 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
3,648 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 | 1,577 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 585 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 506 | $123 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older)95810 | 213 | $746 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 210 | $777 |
| Removal of Impacted Cerumen (one Or Both Ears) By Physician on Same Date of Service As Audiologic Function Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 44 | 20 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 37 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 24 |
| Clonazepam | 33 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 28 | — |
| Modafinil | 28 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$345 across 10 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
- 2005-07-14
- Last updated
- 2009-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wikholm's NPI number?
- Richard Wikholm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831198647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wikholm's specialty?
- Richard Wikholm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wikholm located?
- Richard Wikholm's practice location on file with NPPES is 116 S Palisade Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454-8904.
- What is Richard Wikholm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wikholm is (805) 614-9250.
- Does Richard Wikholm accept Medicare?
- Richard Wikholm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wikholm's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wikholm's NPI (1831198647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.