Rick Chatwell, M.D.
NPI 1841260478 · Rheumatology Physician · Lincoln, NE
Rick Chatwell, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1841260478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841260478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18412 (NE)
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
24,182 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 2,169 | $9 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 1,901 | $5 |
| Liver Enzyme (sgot), Level84450 | 1,882 | $5 |
| Albumin (protein) Level82040 | 1,653 | $5 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 1,597 | $6 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 1,586 | $64 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 253 | 92 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 167 | 72 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 66 | 31 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 39 | 16 |
| Allopurinol | 30 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 24 | 14 |
| Sulfasalazine | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$447 across 18 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
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2021-04-28
- Certified
- 2021-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Chatwell's NPI number?
- Rick Chatwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841260478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Chatwell's specialty?
- Rick Chatwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rick Chatwell located?
- Rick Chatwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516-5497.
- What is Rick Chatwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Chatwell is (402) 420-1212.
- Is Rick Chatwell's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Chatwell's NPI (1841260478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.