Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Richardson, M.D.

Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Procedural Dermatology Physician · Palm Desert, CA

  • NPI 1164446548
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
36867 Cook St, Suite 101
Palm Desert, CA 922116064
(760) 341-1999
fax (760) 341-1997
Mailing address
Po Box 1486
Rancho Mirage, CA 922701049

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 15, 2022
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G53073

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164446548. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,968
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$929,778
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,964 344 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 851 601 $93
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 642 479 $51
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 524 393 $95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 431 282 $59
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 385 286 $606
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 318 167 $53
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 290 161 $436
77401 Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery 153 12 $44
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 151 134 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Palm Desert Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 174. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
216
Patients
148
Total drug cost
$5,113
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 68 44 $1,662
Imiquimod Generic 63 45 $1,962
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 33 24 $266
Mupirocin Generic 27 23 $256
Fluorouracil Generic 13 12 $830
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 0 $137

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Timothy Richardson's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Richardson practices Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Timothy Richardson practice?
Dr. Timothy Richardson practices at 36867 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 922116064. Office phone: 7603411999.
What is Dr. Timothy Richardson's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164446548, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Richardson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Richardson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.