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Dr. Richard Clay, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1619960549
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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201 Sivley RD Sw, Suite 300
Huntsville, AL 358015134
(256) 533-1077
fax (256) 533-3379 - Additional location
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2651 E Discovery Pkwy
Bloomington, IN 474089059
(812) 334-5081
fax (812) 334-5091 - Additional location
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125 Baptist Way Ste 3A
Pensacola, FL 325032274
(448) 227-6604
fax (850) 857-1747
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 25, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Alabama #15210 · Indiana #01092607A · Florida #PENDING
- Medicaid (3)
- AL #000027957 · IN #300086605 · FL #PENDING
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619960549. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
253
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$54,538
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 46 | 36 | $83 | |
76998 |
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | 34 | 34 | $56 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 31 | 27 | $115 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 24 | 24 | $14 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 22 | 22 | $1,502 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 22 | 14 | $47 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 17 | 16 | $151 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 16 | 16 | $148 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 16 | 16 | $163 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 13 | 11 | $74 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$444
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $181.46 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $155.61 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $60.40 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $24.82 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 1 | $21.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
415
Patients
247
Total drug cost
$18,467
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 59 | 32 | $251 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 49 | 36 | $319 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 45 | 20 | $359 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 42 | 31 | $170 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 40 | 32 | $53 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 29 | 20 | $487 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 27 | 11 | $259 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 27 | 12 | $15,950 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 27 | 22 | $99 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 24 | 20 | $146 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Clay's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Clay practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Richard Clay practice?
Dr. Richard Clay practices at 201 Sivley RD Sw, Huntsville, AL 358015134. Office phone: 2565331077.
What is Dr. Richard Clay's NPI?
Dr. Richard Clay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619960549, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Clay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Clay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Clay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.