Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Cappiello, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Fruita, CO

  • NPI 1346209574
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
576 Kokopelli Blvd Unit D
Fruita, CO 815216306
(970) 858-2590
fax (970) 858-5036
Mailing address
Po Box 130
Fruita, CO 815210130

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 22, 2024
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #DR.0057964

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346209574. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,750
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$75,329
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 1,440 17 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 180 101 $128
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 103 65 $180
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 27 20 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Fruita Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 437. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,047
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 11 $210.75
Ucb, INC. 6 $202.08
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $177.76
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 1 $147.71
Abbvie INC. 3 $80.37
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $51.82
Sobi, INC 1 $36.19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $30.82
Pfizer INC. 2 $29.17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $24.94
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $23.25
Organon LLC 1 $18.93
Biocon Biologics INC 1 $13.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,047

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,118
Patients
186
Total drug cost
$522,420
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 163 30 $4,191
Gabapentin Generic 160 27 $2,723
Prednisone Generic 156 44 $1,563
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 141 34 $7,795
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 89 15 $1,305
Meloxicam Generic 68 12 $338
Pregabalin Generic 54 11 $3,878
Tramadol Hcl Generic 47 0 $232
Omeprazole Generic 45 13 $501
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 38 0 $284,630

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Cappiello's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Cappiello practices Rheumatology Physician in Fruita, CO.
Where does Dr. Richard Cappiello practice?
Dr. Richard Cappiello practices at 576 Kokopelli Blvd Unit D, Fruita, CO 815216306. Office phone: 9708582590.
What is Dr. Richard Cappiello's NPI?
Dr. Richard Cappiello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346209574, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Cappiello accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Cappiello accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Cappiello commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.