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ROBERT HEAD, MD

Pediatrics Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

ROBERT HEAD, MD is a Pediatrics Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT HEAD, 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).

What does the federal data show about ROBERT HEAD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1659378420

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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).

ROBERT HEAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 321 RYEFIELD RD, RICHMOND, VA, 23238, with a listed phone of (804) 784-5195. NPI 1659378420 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEAD 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Pediatrics Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

321 RYEFIELD RD
RICHMOND, VA 23238

Provider Details

NPI 1659378420
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How ROBERT HEAD, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT HEAD, MD's specialty?
ROBERT HEAD, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
Where is ROBERT HEAD, MD located?
ROBERT HEAD, MD is located at 321 RYEFIELD RD, RICHMOND, VA, 23238. Phone: (804) 784-5195.
What is ROBERT HEAD, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT HEAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659378420, issued on 07/07/2005.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ROBERT HEAD, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT HEAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT HEAD, MD's credentials?
ROBERT HEAD, MD's NPI is 1659378420 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.
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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