2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1386604494 M.D.
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RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in COVINGTON, Louisiana. 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
45
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379
Industry payments
$93.11
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in COVINGTON, Louisiana.

45
Part D claims, 2023
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.

RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

45 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2006

NPI 1386604494

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

45 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) 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 BOYCE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 350 LAKEVIEW CT, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (985) 845-2677. NPI 1386604494 was issued on 03/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOYCE 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 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $229 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%. 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.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

350 LAKEVIEW CT
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1386604494
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. 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.

ASSOCIATED SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, L.L.C.
COVINGTON, LA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$93

Largest payer

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

45
Total Claims
$229
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
45
Total Day Supply
209
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$229
Opioid Claims
18 (40.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Cephalexin
14

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s 45 claims are below the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $229 in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. located?
RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. is located at 350 LAKEVIEW CT, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 845-2677.
What is RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386604494, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BOYCE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD BOYCE, M.D.'s NPI is 1386604494 with credentials M.D.. 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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