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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1992712137 MD
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Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 315 in Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
956
Medicare Part D claims · 383 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 270
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.7/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Larry Richardson, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.7/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 956
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Larry Richardson, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Larry Richardson, MD sits
This provider among sports medicine (emergency medicine) physician peers
Across the 35 sports medicine (emergency medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Larry Richardson, MD writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 63% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one sports medicine (emergency medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 34; the gold marker is Larry Richardson, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Larry Richardson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Larry Richardson, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
956 254% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.7/100 11.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Larry Richardson, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician) - 94.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Larry Richardson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2415 MCCALLIE AVE, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, with a listed phone of (423) 624-2696. NPI 1992712137 was issued on 08/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 383 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 315 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 270 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992712137 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/01/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.7056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.4112
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Larry Richardson, MD 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.
Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group, PC
Chattanooga, TN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Larry Richardson, MD - brand share 1.0%
Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 956 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.
956
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
383
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,070
- Total Day Supply
- 26,980
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Opioid Claims
- 150 (15.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 141, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Larry Richardson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
282 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
206 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 105
Tramadol Hcl
105 claims
- Pregabalin 68
Pregabalin
68 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 58
Duloxetine Hcl
58 claims
- Methylprednisolone 53
Methylprednisolone
53 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 30
Diclofenac Sodium
30 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 282 |
| Celecoxib | 206 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 105 |
| Pregabalin | 68 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 58 |
| Methylprednisolone | 53 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 30 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 23 |
| Nabumetone | 21 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Larry Richardson, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
315
Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
270
Avg Claims per Provider
Larry Richardson, MD's 956 claims are above the specialty average of 270.
Nearby Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Richardson.
Dr. Patrick Bourke
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Reese Bulmash
DO
Franklin, TN
Reagan Fossler
Springfield, TN
Dr. Callen Hardin
ATC
Greeneville, TN
Dr. Reese Shivers
MS, ATC, LAT
Murfreesboro, TN
Compare Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larry Richardson, MD's specialty? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Larry Richardson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Larry Richardson, MD wrote 956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 383 beneficiaries.
What is Larry Richardson, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.7/100 (Quality: 89.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Larry Richardson, MD located? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD is located at 2415 MCCALLIE AVE, Chattanooga, TN, 37404. Phone: (423) 624-2696.
What is Larry Richardson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992712137, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does Larry Richardson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Larry Richardson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Larry Richardson, MD had 150 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%.
How many Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 315 Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 270 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Larry Richardson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Larry Richardson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Celecoxib, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Larry Richardson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 956 Part D claims and 383 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Larry Richardson, MD's credentials? ▼
Larry Richardson, MD's NPI is 1992712137 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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