DR. RICHARD G LUPTON MD
NPI 1326035353
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Lenoir, NC

Active since October 04, 2005PECOS Enrolled
321 MULBERRY ST SW, LENOIR, NC 28645(828) 757-5504(828) 757-5939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard G Lupton Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD G LUPTON MD (NPI 1326035353) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Lenoir, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (99963) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326035353
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD G LUPTONCredential: MD
Location Address321 MULBERRY ST SWLenoir, NC 28645-5720
Mailing AddressPo Box 710Lenoir, NC 28645-0710 · (828) 757-5070 · Fax (828) 757-5939
Fax(828) 757-5939
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2013
NPI 1326035353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in NC · 99963
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 81561 (MA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 99963 (NC)
321 MULBERRY ST SW, Lenoir, NC 28645

Other Identifiers 4

Other145WPNC · Bcbs
Medicare UPINA28498NC
Medicare PIN2062006NC
Medicaid5907693NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard G Lupton Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28645 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
7%57 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
6%112 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
4%23 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
89%354 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%220 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
20%158 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
36%227 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
23%167 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
0%207 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 121 patients
90%121 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%220 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%220 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
20%220 patients
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.

Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Emergency Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Pharmacist
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Physician Assistant
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
321 MULBERRY ST SW, CALDWELL ACUTE CARE SPECIALISTS
LENOIR, NC 28645

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 Lupton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lupton is 1326035353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Where is Richard Lupton located?

Richard Lupton practices at 321 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The listed phone number is (828) 757-5504.

What is Richard Lupton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Richard Lupton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Lupton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lupton was last updated on April 15, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.