DR. RICHARD M SNEERINGER M.D.
NPI 1598711749
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Huntsville, AL

Q: What is Richard Sneeringer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sneeringer is 1598711749. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Sneeringer's specialty?

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

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.63/100

CMS Quality Rating

725 MADISON ST SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 265-5864(256) 265-5865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2025, Jun 25, 2018, Mar 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Richard M Sneeringer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD M SNEERINGER M.D. (NPI 1598711749) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (20473) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Madison, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598711749

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD M SNEERINGERCredential: M.D.

Location Address725 MADISON ST SEHuntsville, AL 35801

Mailing AddressPo Box 21007Huntsville, AL 35813-5007 · (256) 265-5864 · Fax (256) 265-5865

Phone(256) 265-5864

Fax(256) 265-5865

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2025

✔ NPI 1598711749 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 20473

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 Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 20473 (AL)

725 MADISON ST SE, Huntsville, AL 35801

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11041 Balch RdMadison, AL 35758-8820 · Phone (256) 265-5864 · Fax (256) 265-5865

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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 M Sneeringer 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 ID4981506607

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040204000276

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 18

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.

619 services476 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.

332 services111 patients

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.

223 services80 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.

220 services200 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

117 services117 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

105 services104 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

93 services93 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

88 services88 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.

66 services64 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810

A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.

59 services59 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

51 services51 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.

34 services34 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

27 services27 patients

Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort 95806

A sleep study monitors your heart rate, breathing patterns, airflow, and physical effort while you sleep. It helps identify sleep disorders by tracking your sleep stages and cycles. This data aids doctors in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues.

26 services26 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 95811

A sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.

22 services22 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

18 services14 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

17 services17 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.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

94.63/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

89.27

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 30

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

19 suppliers206 claims206 services$38.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers28 claims59 services$1.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7004

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier13 claims26 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

21 suppliers318 claims318 services$93.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

18 suppliers317 claims849 services$35.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers180 claims936 services$19.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers110 claims603 services$14.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

26 suppliers335 claims336 services$57.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

29 suppliers450 claims450 services$19.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers18 claims18 services$9.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

24 suppliers407 claims407 services$15.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

30 suppliers649 claims3,396 services$2.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

18 suppliers262 claims262 services$6.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

19 suppliers185 claims185 services$12.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

7 suppliers138 claims142 services$16.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers43 claims43 services$41.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier38 claims38 services$779.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers113 claims114 services$92.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers38 claims38 services$266.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers40 claims40 services$143.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers302 claims321 services$13.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers72 claims72 services$5.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers592 claims603 services$37.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

12 suppliers265 claims270 services$90.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers63 claims63 services$33.73 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 suppliers13 claims3,900 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

12 suppliers58 claims6,360 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

1 supplier11 claims660 services$0.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers59 claims59 services$34.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

13 suppliers77 claims77 services$25.13 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.

DR. WILLIAM ALAN MCCRORY M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 265-5864

DR. MURTHY S VUPPALA MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 883-2112

SAKETH PALASAMUDRAM SHEKAR M.D

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 265-5864

MRS. SANDRA VESTA SILVER MS, RD, LD

Dietitian, Registered

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 533-8176

MRS. SARA R STEGER RD, CDE

Dietitian, Registered

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 533-8176

DEREK EVERETT WELLS M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 265-5864

DR. ROSHEN MATHEW M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 883-2112

PULMONARY AND SLEEP ASSOCIATES

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

725 MADISON ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 883-2112

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 Sneeringer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sneeringer is 1598711749. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Richard Sneeringer located?

Richard Sneeringer practices at 725 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (256) 265-5864.

What is Richard Sneeringer's specialty?

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

Is Richard Sneeringer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Sneeringer 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 Sneeringer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 3 other insurers list Richard Sneeringer 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 Sneeringer was last updated on March 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.