2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1639264021 M.D.
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RICHARD RISHER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in CYNTHIANA, Kentucky. 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
172
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$1.6K
67 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD RISHER, M.D. filed 172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CYNTHIANA, Kentucky.

172
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 RISHER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

172 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD RISHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 RISHER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1639264021

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

172 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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 RISHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 430 E PLEASANT ST, CYNTHIANA, KY, 41031, with a listed phone of (859) 234-3282. NPI 1639264021 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RISHER 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 172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

430 E PLEASANT ST
CYNTHIANA, KY 41031

Provider Details

NPI 1639264021
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD RISHER, 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.

EMPOWERME REHABILITATION KENTUCKY, LLC
LEXINGTON, KY
KENTUCKY MSO LLC
GEORGETOWN, KY

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 RISHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

172
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
348
Total Day Supply
9,695
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How RICHARD RISHER, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD RISHER, M.D.'s 172 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD RISHER, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD RISHER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CYNTHIANA, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD RISHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD RISHER, M.D. wrote 172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD RISHER, M.D. located?
RICHARD RISHER, M.D. is located at 430 E PLEASANT ST, CYNTHIANA, KY, 41031. Phone: (859) 234-3282.
What is RICHARD RISHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD RISHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639264021, issued on 10/03/2006.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD RISHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD RISHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 172 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD RISHER, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD RISHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1639264021 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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