Rick Player, M.D.
NPI 1861437121 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Player, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1861437121).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861437121
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9007 (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
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
322 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 | 100 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $89 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 58 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 49 | $98 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 11 | $7 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 441 | 144 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 282 | 58 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 122 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 115 | 64 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 107 | 26 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 106 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$344 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
- 2006-06-19
- Last updated
- 2015-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Player's NPI number?
- Rick Player's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861437121, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Player's specialty?
- Rick Player is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rick Player located?
- Rick Player's practice location on file with NPPES is 927 Medical Center Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022-6081.
- What is Rick Player's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Player is (205) 481-7670.
- Does Rick Player accept Medicare?
- Rick Player is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Player's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Player's NPI (1861437121) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.