DR. RICHARD RALPH PAGANO MD
NPI 1003874538
Anesthesiology in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Richard Pagano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Pagano is 1003874538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Pagano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Pagano was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

55.89/100

CMS Quality Rating

10628 PARK RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28210(704) 667-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard Ralph Pagano Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD RALPH PAGANO MD (NPI 1003874538) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-00525) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003874538

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD RALPH PAGANOCredential: MD

Location Address10628 PARK RDCharlotte, NC 28210-8407

Mailing Address6135 Park South Dr Ste 510Charlotte, NC 28210-0100 · (704) 749-3116

Phone(704) 667-1000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 1972

Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2024

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1003874538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2008-00525✔ Licensed in VA · 0101059229

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

10628 PARK RD, Charlotte, NC 28210

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid5715776VA

Other0625WNC · Bcbs

Medicaid690625WNC

Other284241VA · Anthem

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Ralph Pagano Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608905583

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180710003861

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Pagano reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc

16 mi

Anesthesiology

8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346649415 (704) 863-6000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 20

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

82 services80 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

53 services51 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

36 services36 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

36 services35 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

31 services31 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

30 services30 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

29 services29 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

29 services28 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

26 services26 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

22 services22 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

17 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of shoulder and underarm 01610

Anesthesia for a procedure on the shoulder and underarm area involves numbing these regions to prevent pain during the operation. It may be localized to the specific area or general, putting you to sleep. It ensures comfort and pain-free surgery on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope 00912

This procedure involves the use of anesthesia to ensure comfort while an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the bladder. It's a minimally invasive approach to maintain bladder health.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Atrium Health Pineville

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340098

Location10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

55.89/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

71.96

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.38

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

33%27 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pre-operative OSA assessment

Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

78%1,389 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BENJAMIN JOEL ROBERTS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

10628 PARK RD, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 667-1000

MR. GREGORY A DUGGAN CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

10628 PARK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 667-1000

NGOC BAO NGUYEN PA

Physician Assistant

10628 PARK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 667-7070

CATHERINE HALLEY

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)

10628 PARK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 667-1000

CHERYL SPEIGHT MASTROIANNI CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

10628 PARK RD, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 667-1000

REAGAN FRANCES NORVELL

Physician Assistant

10628 PARK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 446-6810

DR. LINDA J. MATTHEWS M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

10628 PARK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 973-5500

KAY HUFFSTETLER BARBERA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

10628 PARK RD, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 667-1000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Pagano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Pagano is 1003874538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Richard Pagano located?

Richard Pagano practices at 10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. The listed phone number is (704) 667-1000.

What is Richard Pagano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Pagano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Pagano is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Pagano's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Pagano reassigns Medicare benefits to Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Pagano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Pagano accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Richard Pagano as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Richard Pagano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Pagano is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Pagano was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.