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DR. RICHARD WANG D.O.
NPI 1245633973
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since October 08, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR STE 220, HOUSTON, TX 77058(832) 783-1170(281) 333-0145 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2023, Dec 10, 2022, Apr 25, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Richard Wang D.o. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD WANG D.O. (NPI 1245633973) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R2784) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245633973
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD WANGCredential: D.O.
Location Address18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR STE 220Houston, TX 77058-3653
Mailing Address18100 Houston Methodist Dr Ste 220Houston, TX 77058-3653 · (832) 783-1170 · Fax (281) 333-0145
Phone(832) 783-1170
Fax(281) 333-0145
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1245633973 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R2784
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OS13844 (FL)
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR STE 220, Houston, TX 77058
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Wang D.o. 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 ID6608154901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170710002894
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 5

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
288 services104 patients
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.
192 services84 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
137 services133 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
80 services79 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.
60 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450709
Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77058 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
73%97 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 3

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

DR. RYAN WINTRELL RIDLEY MD
Otolaryngology
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR STE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Harris County (832) 783-1170
DR. ARIANNA MICHELLE BOUTIN AUD
Audiologist
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR STE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Harris County (832) 783-1170
DR. STEPHANIE Y CHEN MD
Otolaryngology
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR STE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Harris County (832) 783-1170

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 Wang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Wang is 1245633973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 8, 2014.

Where is Richard Wang located?

Richard Wang practices at 18100 Houston Methodist Dr Ste 220, Houston, TX 77058. The listed phone number is (832) 783-1170.

What is Richard Wang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Richard Wang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Wang 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 Wang accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Richard Wang 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 Wang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Wang is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Wang was last updated on August 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.