NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1265450217 D.O.
Verify on CMS → Richard Capling, D.O.
Nephrology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,806 in Nephrology 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
661
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.9K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Richard Capling, D.O. filed 661 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Nephrology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri, prescribing 78% generic.
- 661
- Part D claims, 2024
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Richard Capling, D.O.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1265450217), first enumerated 07/18/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 661 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
3 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$26.9K in reported industry payments (42 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1265450217 · Nephrology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1265450217
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Nephrology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 661
- BOOK-THIN 243 in Missouri
- PHOTO-ENUM Birendra Walia · 2006
Richard Capling, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
661 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Capling, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Capling, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
661 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265450217 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Richard Capling, D.O. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Richard Capling, D.O. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Freeman-Oak Hill Health System
Joplin, MO
Kansas City Kidney Specialists
Overland Park, KS
KC Hospitalists PA
Lee's Summit, MO
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 Capling, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$26.9K
Largest payer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Richard Capling, D.O. - brand share 22.0%
Nephrology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 661 2024 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 2024.
661
Total Claims
$439K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 867.267
- Total Day Supply
- 21,394
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $428K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 37 (5.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 46
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.45
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 50, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Capling, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prosol
Prosol
48 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
37 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
28 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
23 claims
- Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate Er
21 claims
- Losartan Potassium 17
Losartan Potassium
17 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 17
Oxycodone Hcl
17 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 15
Atorvastatin Calcium
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prosol Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 |
| Carvedilol | 28 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 |
| Potassium Citrate Er Potassium Citrate | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 |
| Potassium Chloride | 15 |
| Prednisone | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Richard Capling, D.O. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,806
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,511
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Capling, D.O.'s 661 claims are below the specialty average of 1,511.
Nationwide Nephrology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Capling, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Capling.
One of 243 Nephrology Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Fizza Abbas
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Christopher Abeid
M.D.
Florissant, MO
Dr. Ahmed Aboul-Magd
M.D.
Joplin, MO
Dr. Nadine Aboul-Magd
M.D.
Joplin, MO
Dr. Hameed Ahmad
M.D.
Kansas City, MO
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Capling, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Capling, D.O. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Richard Capling, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Richard Capling, D.O. wrote 661 Medicare Part D claims totaling $439K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Capling, D.O. located? ▼
Richard Capling, D.O. is located at 12110 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO, 64145. Phone: (816) 352-8040.
What is Richard Capling, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Capling, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265450217, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does Richard Capling, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Capling, D.O.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $428K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Capling, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Capling, D.O. had 37 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,806 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,511 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Capling, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Richard Capling, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prosol, Amlodipine Besylate, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Capling, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Capling, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 661 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Capling, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Capling, D.O.'s NPI is 1265450217 with credentials D.O.. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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