1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Arizona
  4. Tempe
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile
Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

DR. RICHARD CLARK CLINE M.D.
NPI 1245237080
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Tempe, AZ

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled
60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300, TEMPE, AZ 85281(855) 212-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2026, Oct 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Richard Clark Cline M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD CLARK CLINE M.D. (NPI 1245237080) is an individual nephrology provider in Tempe, Arizona, licensed in Utah (173525-1205) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Murray, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245237080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD CLARK CLINECredential: M.D.
Location Address60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300Tempe, AZ 85281-9130
Mailing Address5410 Maryland Way Ste 204Brentwood, TN 37027-5064 · (855) 212-2273
Phone(855) 212-2273
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1245237080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in UT · 173525-1205✔ Licensed in AZ · 68449
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300, Tempe, AZ 85281
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1154 Myrtle Avenue, SUITE 204Murray, UT 84107-4850 · Phone (801) 288-9002 · Fax (801) 288-8987

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid148004AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Providence Health Plan, Select Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Clark Cline M.d. 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 ID143369033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221220002779, I20230124003482, I20251120002509
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
100 services36 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
34 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85281 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers15 claims900 services$0.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims1,320 services$0.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$17.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$11.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MRS. CECILIA RUZENA ROLDAN PERSON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (615) 465-8684
TANYA JANETTE SIBRAVA DO
Internal Medicine
60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (855) 212-2273
SAHAR SEMNANI MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (855) 212-2273
BRANDON SCOTT GARDNER D.O.
Internal Medicine
60 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 300
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (855) 212-2273

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 Cline's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Cline is 1245237080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Richard Cline located?

Richard Cline practices at 60 E Rio Salado Pkwy Ste 300, Tempe, AZ 85281. The listed phone number is (855) 212-2273.

What is Richard Cline's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Richard Cline enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Cline 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.

What insurance does Richard Cline accept?

Health plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Providence Health Plan and Select Health list Richard Cline 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Cline was last updated on October 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 days 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.