Active NPI 1326484429 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard James Pearson , DO, PhD, JD

Internal Medicine • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Pearson, DO, PhD, JD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Pearson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST.

Dr. Pearson is affiliated with Tift Regional Health System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 30912

Telephone 7067218623

Fax 7067211459

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 American Transitional Hospitals, Inc. Facility NPI 1649276338

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Augusta, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -2.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

345 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pearson (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Augusta Specialty Average (15.3 Years) 15.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	129	54	$162.05	$74.39
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	41	24	$183.59	$112.25
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	40	39	$205.00	$107.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	268	117	$173.58	$76.65
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	102	38	$233.68	$110.82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	90	90	$236.84	$110.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	41	41	$320.22	$129.54
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	27	25	$718.15	$214.11
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	24	24	$478.50	$174.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	105	32	$246.83	$92.85
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	95	93	$343.00	$134.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	67	$703.12	$196.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	13	$199.64	$70.50
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	19	19	$914.53	$217.48
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	13	13	$890.85	$174.45
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	13	13	$338.00	$133.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	12	11	$535.33	$102.93
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	12	12	$172.33	$63.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	225	70	$344.55	$99.74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	111	108	$509.73	$194.97
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	66	48	$868.30	$216.21
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	65	63	$433.95	$177.10
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	45	43	$376.73	$102.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$420.18	$137.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	228	217	$426.44	$200.81
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	206	183	$858.00	$222.86
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	110	109	$227.20	$78.93
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	101	96	$419.00	$182.02
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	18	17	$43.00	$12.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	249	244	$850.40	$192.95
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	110	105	$1077.45	$211.31
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	69	69	$560.65	$177.68
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	56	34	$354.00	$100.42
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	19	16	$54.00	$8.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$468.56	$131.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	11	$264.23	$70.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	132	125	$554.84	$197.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	110	45	$264.81	$70.61
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	69	59	$442.27	$218.68
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	54	$332.27	$133.01
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	51	49	$209.33	$128.21
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	49	48	$276.96	$181.84
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	30	17	$638.38	$101.15
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	17	$154.71	$70.53
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	11	11	$715.78	$103.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	131	50	$130.00	$70.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	70	68	$258.00	$196.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	47	46	$260.00	$132.84
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	36	34	$738.97	$213.31
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	30	30	$153.00	$131.76
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	27	27	$594.93	$111.31
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	26	26	$143.00	$103.67
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	25	14	$143.00	$101.23
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	18	17	$851.00	$163.41
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	11	11	$215.00	$180.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-12

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 076775

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL OS15609

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License GA 076775

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License FL OS15609

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tift Regional Health System Inc

901 18th St E, Tifton, GA 317943648

Phone: 2293827120

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2225 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293914100

Tift Regional Health System Inc

260 Mj Taylor Rd, Adel, GA 316203485

Phone: 2298968159

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2227 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293536188

Secondary Practice Locations

3131 S Main St

Moultrie, GA 317686925

Phone: 2295029782

3131 S Main St

Moultrie, GA 317686925

Phone: 2295029782

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 12, 2024

Internal Medicine (License #OS15609 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location October 08, 2018

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912 (Tel: 7067218623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2018

Registered at 1120 15TH ST STE BI1056, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067213813)

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NPI Profile Active July 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 07, 2017

Registered at 3131 S MAIN ST, MOULTRIE, GA 317686925 (Tel: 2295029782)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 07, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 2138, MOULTRIE, GA 317762138 (Tel: (229) 502-9782)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 07, 2017

Recorded as RICHARD PEARSON, D.O., PH.D., J.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 07, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #076775 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active February 06, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 06, 2014

Registered at 1400 E DOWNING ST, TAHLEQUAH CITY HOSPITAL, TAHLEQUAH, OK 744643324 (Tel: 9184560641)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 06, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 1008, TAHLEQUAH MEDICAL GROUP, TAHLEQUAH, OK 744651008 (Tel: 9184560641)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 06, 2014

Recorded as RICHARD PEARSON, D.O., PH.D., J.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 06, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 15, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326484429

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 15, 2013

Last Update: November 12, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1120 15th St Ste Bi1056

Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067213813

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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