Richard Diethelm, M.D.
NPI 1851518476 · Neurology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Diethelm, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1851518476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851518476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26360 (AL)
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
1,465 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 | 532 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 167 | $183 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 160 | $66 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 111 | $146 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 110 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 158 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 983 | 278 |
| Gabapentin | 948 | 232 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 706 | 192 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 616 | 130 |
| Levetiracetam | 578 | 146 |
| Memantine Hcl | 566 | 151 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 529 | 157 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,298 across 243 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
- 2007-04-18
- Last updated
- 2011-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Diethelm's NPI number?
- Richard Diethelm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851518476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Diethelm's specialty?
- Richard Diethelm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Diethelm located?
- Richard Diethelm's practice location on file with NPPES is 48 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 35235-3430.
- What is Richard Diethelm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Diethelm is (205) 836-9366.
- Does Richard Diethelm accept Medicare?
- Richard Diethelm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Diethelm's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Diethelm's NPI (1851518476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.