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RICHARD WALTER KLING M.D.
NPI 1265453690
Family Medicine in Lancaster, CA

Active since July 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 05D0587877 · Waiver
56.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 109, LANCASTER, CA 93534(661) 948-5723(661) 945-1095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard Walter Kling M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD WALTER KLING M.D. (NPI 1265453690) is an individual family medicine provider in Lancaster, California, licensed in California (A43123) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265453690
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD WALTER KLINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 109Lancaster, CA 93534
Mailing Address44215 15th Street West, Suite 109Lancaster, CA 93534 · (661) 948-5723 · Fax (661) 945-1095
Phone(661) 948-5723
Fax(661) 945-1095
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 2016
✔ NPI 1265453690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A43123
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

44215 15TH STREET WEST, Lancaster, CA 93534
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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

Richard Walter Kling 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 ID5890810436
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100920000305
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D0587877

Richard W Kling MD · Lancaster, CA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number05D0587877
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRichard W. Kling
Laboratory Phone(661) 948-5723
Laboratory LocationRichard W Kling MD44215 15th St West Ste 109, Lancaster, CA 93534
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
796 services246 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
216 services109 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
191 services191 patients
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 82270
A stool analysis for blood is a non-invasive procedure used to check for the presence of hidden blood in your stool. This can be an early sign of colon tumors. The test involves collecting a small sample of stool at home and sending it to a lab for analysis.
73 services73 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
69 services69 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
64 services64 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93534 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

56.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality80.39
Improvement Activities0
Cost81.32

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
85%73 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.

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers14 claims28 services$5.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims72 services$2.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$66.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
2 suppliers11 claims2,678 services$0.02 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 8

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

WILLIAM J COPELAND MD INC
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
44215 15TH STREET WEST, STE 315
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4581
HMG HEALTH CARE
Family Medicine
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 315
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4581
MR. TAHA HAMOUI MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 307
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 949-5901
DODDANNA KRISHNA M D
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 211
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 726-6600
RUBEN A HERNANDEZ MD
Family Medicine
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 315
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4581
MR. CHICKKIAH PADMANABHAN MD
General Practice
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 207
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-0886
KALPANA RAVIKUMAR MD INC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 114
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4563
DODDANNA KRISHNA M D A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
44215 15TH STREET WEST, SUITE 211
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 726-6600

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 Kling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kling is 1265453690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Where is Richard Kling located?

Richard Kling practices at 44215 15th Street West Suite 109, Lancaster, CA 93534. The listed phone number is (661) 948-5723.

What is Richard Kling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Richard Kling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kling 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.

Does Richard Kling hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D0587877) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kling was last updated on December 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.