Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Otero, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · San Antonio, TX
- NPI 1881699734
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
- 48 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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520 E Euclid Ave
San Antonio, TX 782124414
(210) 271-0606 - Mailing address
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520 E. Euclid Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 31, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1978 — 48 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #F1874
- Medicaid
- TX #119177702
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881699734. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
930
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,797
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 186 | 119 | $86 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 184 | 177 | $78 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 126 | 126 | $143 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 116 | 83 | $119 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 78 | 77 | $172 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 64 | 61 | $138 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 58 | 57 | $234 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 37 | 36 | $169 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 22 | 22 | $165 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 19 | 17 | $54 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 38 peers in San Antonio Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,240
Transactions
74
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 31 | $395.85 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 14 | $264.25 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 7 | $127.24 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 5 | $125.28 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 5 | $104.37 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $81.28 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $32.10 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $28.53 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $20.40 | |
| Shield Therapeutics INC | 1 | $17.12 | |
| Evoke Pharma, INC. | 1 | $16.11 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $13.79 | |
| Celltrion USA INC. | 1 | $13.38 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,662
Patients
1,447
Total drug cost
$315,535
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 715 | 254 | $10,453 |
| Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 693 | 654 | $11,689 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 377 | 142 | $6,819 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 192 | 61 | $2,632 |
| Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) | Brand | 151 | 148 | $22,124 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 129 | 37 | $102,136 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 98 | 42 | $1,967 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 75 | 72 | $1,428 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 44 | 0 | $1,334 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 44 | 15 | $3,297 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Otero's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Otero practices Gastroenterology Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Otero practice?
Dr. Richard Otero practices at 520 E Euclid Ave, San Antonio, TX 782124414. Office phone: 2102710606.
What is Dr. Richard Otero's NPI?
Dr. Richard Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881699734, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Otero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Otero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Otero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.