RICHARD GOULDING MD
NPI 1952496440
Emergency Medicine in Norwich, CT

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
326 WASHINGTON ST, BACKUS HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, NORWICH, CT 06360(860) 823-6389(860) 823-1501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2025, May 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Richard Goulding Md NPPES

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

RICHARD GOULDING MD (NPI 1952496440) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Norwich, Connecticut, licensed in Massachusetts (224883) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952496440
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD GOULDINGCredential: MD
Location Address326 WASHINGTON ST, BACKUS HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINENorwich, CT 06360-2740
Mailing Address326 Washington St, Backus Hospital, Department Of Emergency MedicineNorwich, CT 06360-2740 · (860) 823-6389 · Fax (860) 823-1501
Fax(860) 823-1501
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2025
NPI 1952496440 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MA · 224883
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.

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 207PP0204X · License 224883 (MA)
326 WASHINGTON ST, Norwich, CT 06360

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1435 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451-2101 · Phone (203) 703-9478
Location 2365 Montauk AveNew London, CT 06320-4700 · Phone (860) 442-0711

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 Goulding 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 ID8224064548
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080606000212
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 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.

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.
444 services422 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.
77 services76 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.
28 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 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.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06360 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

92.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality92.15
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.82

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
Physician Assistant
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
Anesthesiology
326 WASHINGTON ST, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
NORWICH, CT 06360
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
Emergency Medicine
326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360

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 Goulding's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Goulding is 1952496440. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Richard Goulding located?

Richard Goulding practices at 326 Washington St Backus Hospital, Department Of Emergency Medicine, Norwich, CT 06360. The listed phone number is (860) 823-6389.

What is Richard Goulding's specialty?

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

Is Richard Goulding enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Goulding 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 Goulding was last updated on September 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.