Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Paustian, MD FACC FACP FSCAI F

Interventional Cardiology Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Helena, MT

  • NPI 1790851319
  • MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
32 Medical Park Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-7943
fax (406) 449-2916

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Montana #4841 · Georgia #019978 · Indiana #01027556A
Medicaid
MT #71331

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790851319. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,157
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$195,829
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 328 227 $177
93356 Heart muscle strain imaging 290 278 $37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 235 224 $127
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 178 178 $50
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 178 178 $23
93351 Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report 175 175 $230
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 133 86 $14
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 119 111 $194
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 106 74 $22
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 96 67 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Helena Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,110
Patients
989
Total drug cost
$806,270
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 686 227 $13,368
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 512 169 $8,165
Lisinopril Generic 247 82 $2,124
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 234 65 $315,186
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 174 58 $2,258
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 173 47 $224,222
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 158 52 $2,855
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 151 49 $3,005
Carvedilol Generic 146 46 $1,714
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 125 43 $928

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Paustian's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Paustian practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Helena, MT.
Where does Dr. Richard Paustian practice?
Dr. Richard Paustian practices at 32 Medical Park Dr, Helena, MT 59601. Office phone: 4064497943.
What is Dr. Richard Paustian's NPI?
Dr. Richard Paustian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790851319, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Paustian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Heart muscle strain imaging (HCPCS 93356); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.