Richard Cline, MD
NPI 1942263280 · Gastroenterology Physician · Maryville, TN
Richard Cline, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Maryville, TN (NPI 1942263280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942263280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000014665 (TN)
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
162 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $100 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 31 | $223 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $114 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 19 | $117 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 115 | 115 |
| Omeprazole | 94 | 33 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 34 | 34 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 27 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | — |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$445 across 26 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
- 2006-04-08
- Last updated
- 2016-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cline's NPI number?
- Richard Cline's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942263280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cline's specialty?
- Richard Cline is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Cline located?
- Richard Cline's practice location on file with NPPES is 1706 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804-6204.
- What is Richard Cline's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cline is (865) 983-0073.
- Is Richard Cline's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cline's NPI (1942263280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.