Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Bernstein, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hershey, PA

  • NPI 1245498831
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
(717) 531-4950
fax (717) 531-4977
Mailing address
Po Box 858, Mc A410
Hershey, PA 170330858

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD424363
Medicaid
PA #101010238

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245498831. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
796
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$42,593
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 165 105 $95
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 126 124 $9
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 100 95 $8
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 89 89 $12
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 84 84 $10
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 56 54 $21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 49 43 $64
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 42 29 $116
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 35 17 $209
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Hershey Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
866
Patients
145
Total drug cost
$171,105
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 176 40 $1,828
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 123 26 $3,410
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 104 39 $4,509
Azithromycin Generic 58 12 $1,615
Azathioprine Generic 57 17 $3,780
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 57 0 $57,887
Montelukast Sodium Generic 46 0 $1,818
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 45 11 $25,244
Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) Brand 38 0 $15,535
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 35 0 $4,235

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Bernstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Bernstein practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Hershey, PA.
Where does Dr. Richard Bernstein practice?
Dr. Richard Bernstein practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360. Office phone: 7175314950.
What is Dr. Richard Bernstein's NPI?
Dr. Richard Bernstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245498831, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Bernstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Bernstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Bernstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.