Richard Goulding, MD
NPI 1952496440 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Norwich, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Goulding, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Norwich, CT (NPI 1952496440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952496440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224883 (MA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
577 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 444 | $180 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 77 | $124 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 28 | $217 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $135 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $124–$217 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 65 | 64 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 51 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 31 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 23 | 22 |
| Methylprednisolone | 22 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 435 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451-2101Phone: (203) 703-9478
- 365 Montauk AveNew London, CT 06320-4700Phone: (860) 442-0711
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2025-09-24
- Certified
- 2025-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Goulding's NPI number?
- Richard Goulding's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952496440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Goulding's specialty?
- Richard Goulding is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Goulding located?
- Richard Goulding's practice location on file with NPPES is 326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360-2740.
- What is Richard Goulding's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Goulding is (860) 823-6389.
- Does Richard Goulding accept Medicare?
- Richard Goulding is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Goulding's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Goulding's NPI (1952496440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.