2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1215192612 MD
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RICHARD ARKLESS, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in SEABECK, Washington. 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD ARKLESS, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SEABECK, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13 claims .

What stands out: RICHARD ARKLESS, MD filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEABECK, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD ARKLESS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD ARKLESS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2008

NPI 1215192612

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Washington

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Diagnostic Radiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — 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).

RICHARD ARKLESS, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider practicing in SEABECK, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215192612. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RICHARD ARKLESS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6659 JERMAR LANE, SEABECK, WA, 98380, with a listed phone of (360) 830-2141. NPI 1215192612 was issued on 07/24/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARKLESS 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

6659 JERMAR LANE
SEABECK, WA 98380

Provider Details

NPI 1215192612
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/24/2008

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD ARKLESS, MD. To verify RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

13
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
1,180
Generic Drug Cost
$297

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How RICHARD ARKLESS, MD fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's 13 claims are below the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's specialty?
RICHARD ARKLESS, MD specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in SEABECK, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD ARKLESS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ARKLESS, MD wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD ARKLESS, MD located?
RICHARD ARKLESS, MD is located at 6659 JERMAR LANE, SEABECK, WA, 98380. Phone: (360) 830-2141.
What is RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215192612, issued on 07/24/2008.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD ARKLESS, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD ARKLESS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's credentials?
RICHARD ARKLESS, MD's NPI is 1215192612 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

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.

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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