Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Wells, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Jackson, MS
- NPI 1285865162
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 67.1 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2500 N State Street
Jackson, MS 392164500
(601) 984-5650
fax (601) 984-5658
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 1, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #24334
- Medicaid
- MS #08135221
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285865162. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
734
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,972
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 144 | 83 | $110 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 114 | 48 | $200 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 104 | 71 | $88 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 57 | 55 | $13 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 57 | 56 | $162 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 45 | 45 | $13 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 45 | 45 | $165 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 41 | 35 | $61 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 32 | 32 | $11 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 32 | 32 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Jackson Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$919
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 14 | $235.30 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 7 | $146.57 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 5 | $98.36 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $72.90 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 3 | $68.50 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $50.61 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 2 | $41.97 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $40.23 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $36.31 | |
| Mauna Kea Technologies, INC. | 1 | $26.63 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $20.90 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $18.41 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $18.09 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $15.30 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $14.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
575
Patients
64
Total drug cost
$1,973,444
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 91 | 0 | $1,147,683 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 86 | 28 | $974 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 49 | 20 | $1,738 |
| Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) | Brand | 48 | 0 | $18,258 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 43 | 0 | $23,623 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 40 | 0 | $159,629 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 35 | 0 | $3,951 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 33 | 16 | $232 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $25,237 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $13,074 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Wells's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Wells practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Jackson, MS.
Where does Dr. Richard Wells practice?
Dr. Richard Wells practices at 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 392164500. Office phone: 6019845650.
What is Dr. Richard Wells's NPI?
Dr. Richard Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285865162, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Wells accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Wells accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Wells commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.