RICHARD EHLERS M.D.
NPI 1821098526
Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since July 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, STE. 320, HOUSTON, TX 77058(713) 563-0670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Richard Ehlers M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD EHLERS M.D. (NPI 1821098526) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2874) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821098526
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD EHLERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address18100 SAINT JOHN DR, STE. 320Houston, TX 77058-3631
Mailing Address18100 Saint John Dr, Ste. 320Houston, TX 77058-3631 · (713) 563-0670
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2012
NPI 1821098526 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in TX · L2874
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License L2874 (TX)
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, Houston, TX 77058

Other Identifiers 8

OtherP00476504TX · Railroad Medicare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8C0438TX
Medicare PINTXB111413TX
Medicare UPINH70396TX
Medicaid153932202TX
Medicaid153932204TX
Medicare PIN8F7560TX
Medicaid153932203TX

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 Ehlers 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 ID6103896725
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040802000598
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

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.

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.
34 services34 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77058 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, SUITE 240
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Plastic Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, SUITE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Internal Medicine
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, 280
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Physical Therapist
18100 SAINT JOHN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Specialist
18100 SAINT JOHN DR, SUITE 240
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Physical Therapist
18100 SAINT JOHN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77058

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 Ehlers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ehlers is 1821098526. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2005.

Where is Richard Ehlers located?

Richard Ehlers practices at 18100 Saint John Dr Ste. 320, Houston, TX 77058. The listed phone number is (713) 563-0670.

What is Richard Ehlers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Ehlers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ehlers 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ehlers was last updated on April 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.