RICHARD KENNETH YANG M.D.
NPI 1477971414
Pathology - Molecular Genetic Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since April 05, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2020, May 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Richard Kenneth Yang M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD KENNETH YANG M.D. (NPI 1477971414) is an individual molecular genetic pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6555) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477971414
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0007X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD KENNETH YANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2020
NPI 1477971414 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Molecular Genetic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0007X
Licenses Licensed in TX · S6555 Licensed in WI · 65339-20
Definition
A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid415605101TX
Other415605102TX · Medicaid- Cshcn

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 Kenneth Yang 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 ID9638392632
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200818001106
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.

Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report G0452
A molecular pathology procedure involves analyzing your body's cells at a molecular level to identify any abnormalities. This can help detect diseases early. A physician will interpret the results and provide a detailed report, explaining the findings clearly.
725 services651 patients
Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis 88363
Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis involves studying previously collected tissue samples. This process helps detect any genetic alterations that may be linked to certain diseases. It's a crucial step in understanding your health and planning appropriate treatments.
402 services395 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

O U Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oklahoma City, OK
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370093
Location700 NE 13th StreetOklahoma City, OK 73104 · Oklahoma County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Yang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Yang is 1477971414. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2014.

Where is Richard Yang located?

Richard Yang practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Richard Yang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0007X.

Is Richard Yang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Yang 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.

Is Richard Yang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Yang is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center and O U Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Yang was last updated on November 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.