2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1245312529 M.D.
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RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.

Specialist in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 741 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. filed 5,931 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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

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

5,931 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2006

NPI 1245312529

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,931 302% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Specialist share within Illinois

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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 KATHOLI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 619 E MASON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701, with a listed phone of (217) 788-0706. NPI 1245312529 was issued on 10/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KATHOLI 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 5,931 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 741 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $737K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

619 E MASON ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701

Provider Details

NPI 1245312529
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2006

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.. To verify RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,931 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.

5,931
Total Claims
$737K
Total Drug Cost
741
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,670
Total Day Supply
467,182
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$617K
Generic Drug Cost
$121K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 310, 85+: 132

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. 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
Carvedilol
876
Spironolactone
541
Eliquis
Apixaban
348
Furosemide
324
Amlodipine Besylate
299
Potassium Chloride
273
Metoprolol Succinate
228
Atorvastatin Calcium
223
Hydrochlorothiazide
174
Lisinopril
169

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

Specialist Overview

How RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s 5,931 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. wrote 5,931 Medicare Part D claims totaling $737K in drug costs for 741 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. located?
RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. is located at 619 E MASON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701. Phone: (217) 788-0706.
What is RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245312529, issued on 10/19/2006.
Does RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $617K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Spironolactone, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,931 Part D claims and 741 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD KATHOLI, M.D.'s NPI is 1245312529 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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