Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Diethelm, M.D.
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1851518476
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
48 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 351
Birmingham, AL 352353430
(205) 836-9366
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 19, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #26360
- Medicaid
- AL #009910701
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851518476. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
37,936
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$428,216
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0585 |
Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | 36,335 | 61 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 552 | 462 | $108 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 204 | 114 | $74 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 199 | 193 | $162 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 182 | 182 | $199 | |
64615 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | 122 | 39 | $135 | |
99483 |
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 64 | 64 | $251 | |
95819 |
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | 62 | 59 | $52 | |
64616 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box | 47 | 17 | $125 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 38 | 38 | $149 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 37 peers in this city , average services per provider: 306. This provider delivers 124× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,298
Transactions
221
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 35 | $757.41 | |
| CSL Behring | 18 | $672.93 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 21 | $442.11 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 26 | $403.97 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 24 | $330.62 | |
| MDD US Operations, LLC | 6 | $327.41 | |
| Biogen, Inc. | 17 | $272.44 | |
| ARGENX US, INC. | 12 | $254.54 | |
| CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 11 | $228.70 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 10 | $227.15 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $203.93 | |
| EMD Serono, Inc. | 8 | $195.95 | |
| Eisai Inc. | 12 | $174.84 | |
| Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 5 | $171.08 | |
| SK Life Science, Inc. | 5 | $140.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,123
Patients
1,854
Total drug cost
$278,019
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 936 | 312 | $12,678 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 924 | 222 | $26,356 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 701 | 208 | $48,219 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 566 | 142 | $28,329 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 522 | 119 | $11,393 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 499 | 161 | $40,450 |
| Rizatriptan (Rizatriptan Benzoate) | Brand | 471 | 141 | $13,465 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 417 | 75 | $3,278 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 383 | 86 | $5,299 |
| Primidone | Generic | 355 | 95 | $17,669 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Diethelm's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Diethelm practices Neurology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Richard Diethelm practice?
Dr. Richard Diethelm practices at 48 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 352353430. Office phone: 2058369366.
What is Dr. Richard Diethelm's NPI?
Dr. Richard Diethelm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851518476, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Diethelm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Diethelm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Diethelm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.