Richard Ugarte, M.D.
NPI 1982655528 · Nephrology Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ugarte, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1982655528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982655528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D61351 (MD)
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
1,234 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 418 | $143 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 317 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 156 | $17 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 137 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $80 |
| Needle Biopsy of Kidney |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 215 | 54 |
| Prednisone | 214 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 198 | 64 |
| Carvedilol | 191 | 55 |
| Tacrolimus | 169 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 163 | 50 |
| Losartan Potassium | 158 | 46 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2010-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ugarte's NPI number?
- Richard Ugarte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982655528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ugarte's specialty?
- Richard Ugarte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ugarte located?
- Richard Ugarte's practice location on file with NPPES is 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201-1544.
- What is Richard Ugarte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ugarte is (410) 328-5720.
- Does Richard Ugarte accept Medicare?
- Richard Ugarte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ugarte's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ugarte's NPI (1982655528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.