RICHARD H NIERENBERG MD
NPI 1598870628
Hospitalist in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Richard Nierenberg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Nierenberg is 1598870628. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Nierenberg's specialty?

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

Active since August 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1800 E VAN BUREN ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85006(602) 251-8316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

On this page

About Richard H Nierenberg Md NPPES

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

RICHARD H NIERENBERG MD (NPI 1598870628) is an individual hospitalist provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (44026) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598870628

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD H NIERENBERGCredential: MD

Location Address1800 E VAN BUREN STPhoenix, AZ 85006

Mailing Address32531 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 102-213Scottsdale, AZ 85266-1519 · (601) 251-8316 · Fax (480) 333-5165

Phone(602) 251-8316

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 2019

✔ NPI 1598870628 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 44026

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 44026 (AZ)

1800 E VAN BUREN ST, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid09553865MS

Other640507572YMMS · American Admin Group

Medicaid1419486LA

Medicaid279981200FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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

Richard H Nierenberg Md 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 ID7315837341

PECOS Enrollment IDI20111005000015

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 4

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.

358 services185 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.

193 services187 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.

103 services102 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.

46 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85006 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

9 suppliers128 claims128 services$18.68 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

10 suppliers146 claims146 services$97.86 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 20

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

MELONIE C MITCHELL

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)