Richard Michael, MD
NPI 1861496671 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Michael, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1861496671).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861496671
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14448R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
1,335 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 | 464 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 292 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 190 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 | $84 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 91 | $30 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 124 | 32 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 106 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 87 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 80 | 16 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 72 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$715 across 40 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
- 2005-06-09
- Last updated
- 2019-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Michael's NPI number?
- Richard Michael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861496671, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Michael's specialty?
- Richard Michael is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Michael located?
- Richard Michael's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Line Ave Ste 204, Shreveport, LA 71101-4648.
- What is Richard Michael's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Michael is (318) 300-4926.
- Does Richard Michael accept Medicare?
- Richard Michael is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Michael's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Michael's NPI (1861496671) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.