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RICHARD A TEMPEL MD
NPI 1801820477
Emergency Medicine in Towson, MD

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
86.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, 7601 OSLER DRIVE, TOWSON, MD 21204(410) 337-1226(410) 337-1118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Richard A Tempel Md NPPES

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

RICHARD A TEMPEL MD (NPI 1801820477) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Towson, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0064040) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801820477
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A TEMPELCredential: MD
Location AddressST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, 7601 OSLER DRIVETowson, MD 21204
Mailing Address7402 York Rd, Suite 200Towson, MD 21204-7532 · (410) 821-7471 · Fax (410) 821-9582
Phone(410) 337-1226
Fax(410) 337-1118
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1801820477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0064040
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, Towson, MD 21204
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINR263MD
Medicare PIN489PR263MD
Medicare UPINI56895MD
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedH8220345MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard A Tempel Md 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 Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Tempel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Florida Emergency Physicians Kang And Associates MD LLC
794 mi
Emergency Medical Services
601 E ROLLINS ST
Orlando, FL 32803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 619 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811983752 (407) 303-5600
Emergency Physicians Of Central Florida LLP
797 mi
Emergency Medicine
1414 S ORANGE AVE, MP 156
Orlando, FL 32806
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 347 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326033341 (407) 841-5111

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
321 services287 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
316 services302 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
277 services262 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.
69 services69 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
45 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21204 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
$94.08 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $23.52 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

86.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Tempel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Tempel is 1801820477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Richard Tempel located?

Richard Tempel practices at St Joseph Medical Center 7601 Osler Drive, Towson, MD 21204. The listed phone number is (410) 337-1226.

What is Richard Tempel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Tempel enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Tempel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Tempel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Florida Emergency Physicians Kang And Associates MD LLC (Orlando, FL) and Emergency Physicians Of Central Florida LLP (Orlando, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Tempel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Tempel was last updated on February 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.