Richard Hardcastle, M.D.
NPI 1952308769 · Ophthalmology Physician · Paragould, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hardcastle, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Paragould, AR (NPI 1952308769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952308769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R-2493 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2007-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hardcastle's NPI number?
- Richard Hardcastle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952308769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hardcastle's specialty?
- Richard Hardcastle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hardcastle located?
- Richard Hardcastle's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450-4141.
- What is Richard Hardcastle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hardcastle is (870) 236-6948.
- Does Richard Hardcastle accept Medicare?
- Richard Hardcastle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hardcastle's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hardcastle's NPI (1952308769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.