Richard Yates, MD
NPI 1972503209 · Infectious Disease Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Yates, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1972503209).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972503209
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K3539 (TX)
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
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
2,142 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,030 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 625 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 280 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $173 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 287 | 38 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 135 | 29 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 133 | 30 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 97 | 13 |
| Daptomycin | 93 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 55 | 22 |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 53 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 across 15 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
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2016-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Yates's NPI number?
- Richard Yates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972503209, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Yates's specialty?
- Richard Yates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Yates located?
- Richard Yates's practice location on file with NPPES is 935 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701.
- What is Richard Yates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Yates is (903) 592-4473.
- Does Richard Yates accept Medicare?
- Richard Yates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Yates's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Yates's NPI (1972503209) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.