Richard Waldman, MD
NPI 1851357313 · Dermatology Physician · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Waldman, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1851357313).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851357313
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42776 (MA)
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
2,258 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 742 | $92 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 601 | $7 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 432 | $16 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 203 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 72 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 173 | 139 |
| Ketoconazole | 147 | 54 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 142 | 68 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 134 | 78 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 122 | 34 |
| Hydrocortisone | 117 | 61 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 78 | 43 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 62 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,418 across 58 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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2023-10-06
- Certified
- 2023-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Waldman's NPI number?
- Richard Waldman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851357313, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Waldman's specialty?
- Richard Waldman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Waldman located?
- Richard Waldman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1151 Robeson St Ste 201, Fall River, MA 02720-5566.
- What is Richard Waldman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Waldman is (508) 730-1666.
- Does Richard Waldman accept Medicare?
- Richard Waldman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Waldman's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Waldman's NPI (1851357313) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.