Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Byars, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Oxford, MS

  • NPI 1518903178
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
506 Azalea Dr
Oxford, MS 386558100
(662) 234-4744
fax (662) 234-4749

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2009
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #15982
Medicaid
MS #0125938

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518903178. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
652
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$137,512
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 204 204 $200
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 125 108 $163
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 105 50 $41
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 88 88 $163
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 37 37 $667
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 34 33 $412
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 17 17 $308
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 17 17 $17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $155
43775 Partial removal of stomach for weight loss using an endoscope 11 11 $1,033

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Oxford Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,318
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alphatec Spine, INC 4 $2,840.61
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 8 $1,445.41
Davol INC. 1 $16.17
Mindray Ds USA, INC. 1 $15.70

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$3,517
Food and Beverage
$507
Education
$286
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
432
Patients
369
Total drug cost
$11,828
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 194 179 $998
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 123 118 $1,083
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 79 72 $662
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 14 0 $8,839
Levofloxacin Generic 11 0 $137
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 11 0 $108

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Byars's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Byars practices Surgery Physician in Oxford, MS.
Where does Dr. Richard Byars practice?
Dr. Richard Byars practices at 506 Azalea Dr, Oxford, MS 386558100. Office phone: 6622344744.
What is Dr. Richard Byars's NPI?
Dr. Richard Byars's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518903178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Byars accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Byars accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Byars commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.