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DR. RICHARD PAUL LION D.O.
NPI 1699093880
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since May 12, 2010PECOS Enrolled
71.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
4845 ALAMEDA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 215-5700(915) 215-8872 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2025, Aug 11, 2025, Jul 21, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Richard Paul Lion D.o. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD PAUL LION D.O. (NPI 1699093880) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (P5669) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699093880
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD PAUL LIONCredential: D.O.
Location Address4845 ALAMEDA AVEEl Paso, TX 79905-2705
Mailing Address5130 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX 79905-1608 · (915) 215-4480 · Fax (915) 215-5386
Phone(915) 215-5700
Fax(915) 215-8872
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1699093880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P5669✔ Licensed in CA · 15698
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
4845 ALAMEDA AVE, El Paso, TX 79905
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 16701 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2608 · Phone (832) 824-1000
Location 211234 Anderson St Rm 5763Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804 · Phone (909) 558-4250

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Paul Lion D.o. 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.

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.

71.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.21
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost13.61

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.

KATHRYN JOSEPHINE GOSS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 298-5444
DIPANKAN BHATTACHARYA MD, PHD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5700
ALYSSA FRANCES SALCIDO M.D.
Pediatrics
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5700
MARIANA VALERIA MARTINEZ NP
Nurse Practitioner
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 298-5444
TINA MARIE WHITMAN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5666
MEGHAN FILLINGER MD
Hospitalist
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5700
ANDRES EDUARDO ORTEGA LOZADA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-4992
DR. WAYDE DIRK MILLER M.D.
Anesthesiology
4845 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5666

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 Lion's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lion is 1699093880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2010.

Where is Richard Lion located?

Richard Lion practices at 4845 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 215-5700.

What is Richard Lion's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Richard Lion enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Richard Lion accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Richard Lion 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 Lion was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.