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DR. RICHARD PATRICK AMAR M.D.
NPI 1689781692
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Alpharetta, GA

Active since August 24, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
3400 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 285, ALPHARETTA, GA 30005(678) 919-2612(470) 231-2235 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Patrick Amar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD PATRICK AMAR M.D. (NPI 1689781692) is an individual psychiatry provider in Alpharetta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (049558) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689781692
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD PATRICK AMARCredential: M.D.
Location Address3400 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 285Alpharetta, GA 30005-3707
Mailing Address3400 Old Milton Pkwy, Bldg C, Ste 285Alpharetta, GA 30005 · (678) 919-2612 · Fax (470) 231-2059
Fax(470) 231-2235
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
NPI 1689781692 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in GA · 049558
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3400 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 285, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Richard Patrick Amar M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Amar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Amar is 1689781692. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2006.

Where is Richard Amar located?

Richard Amar practices at 3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 285, Alpharetta, GA 30005. The listed phone number is (678) 919-2612.

What is Richard Amar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Richard Amar enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Amar has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Amar was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.