Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Desmond, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Astoria, NY
- NPI 1710939020
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.5 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2318 31St St
Astoria, NY 111052765
(718) 204-2200
fax (718) 204-2218
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 27, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #161151
- Medicaid
- NY #01033554
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710939020. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,484
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$118,505
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 351 | 234 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 339 | 210 | $106 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 213 | 158 | $150 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 106 | 106 | $151 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 103 | 88 | $33 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 84 | 79 | $17 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 80 | 78 | $36 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 79 | 77 | $72 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 50 | 50 | $196 | |
94640 |
Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | 40 | 32 | $11 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Astoria Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$520
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $261.06 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $111.67 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $70.90 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $32.40 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $21.92 | |
| Electromed, INC. | 2 | $21.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,359
Patients
995
Total drug cost
$369,397
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 390 | 152 | $14,640 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 351 | 105 | $5,657 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 339 | 93 | $2,600 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 289 | 58 | $224,470 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 223 | 52 | $3,757 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 221 | 66 | $5,119 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 216 | 63 | $3,027 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 214 | 57 | $2,820 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 175 | 52 | $2,679 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 173 | 54 | $1,503 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Desmond's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Desmond practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Astoria, NY.
Where does Dr. Richard Desmond practice?
Dr. Richard Desmond practices at 2318 31St St, Astoria, NY 111052765. Office phone: 7182042200.
What is Dr. Richard Desmond's NPI?
Dr. Richard Desmond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710939020, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Desmond accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Desmond accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Desmond commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.