2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1649407537 GNP
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DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP filed 1,767 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,767 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2009

NPI 1649407537

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,767 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding GNP credentials at 902 FROSTWOOD DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77024, with a listed phone of (713) 468-2358. NPI 1649407537 was issued on 06/17/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHEY most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,767 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

902 FROSTWOOD DR
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Provider Details

NPI 1649407537
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials GNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

VILLAGEMD OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS PA
HOUSTON, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP. To verify DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,767 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,767
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,801
Total Day Supply
48,385
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$71K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.61
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
128
Amlodipine Besylate
68
Pantoprazole Sodium
66
Memantine Hcl
65
Levothyroxine Sodium
64
Donepezil Hcl
59
Eliquis
Apixaban
52
Potassium Chloride
50
Trazodone Hcl
50
Losartan Potassium
48

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's 1,767 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RICHEY.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's specialty?
DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: GNP.
How much does DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP wrote 1,767 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP located?
DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP is located at 902 FROSTWOOD DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77024. Phone: (713) 468-2358.
What is DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's NPI number?
DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649407537, issued on 06/17/2009.
Does DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP accept Medicare?
DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,767 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's credentials?
DEZAREI RICHEY, GNP's NPI is 1649407537 with credentials GNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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