Active NPI 1992811335 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Rick Talley Waldo , MD

Internal Medicine • Plano, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rick Waldo, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Plano, TX. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1974, Dr. Waldo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 300.

Dr. Waldo is affiliated with Healthtexas Provider Network and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, advance care planning, first, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 300
Baylor Medical Plaza 1

Plano, TX 750935339

Telephone 9727586000

Fax 9727586001

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eating Recovery Center Of Texas Facility NPI 1053723635

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Plano, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +28.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

211 Specialists

Practicing in Plano, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

28.9% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Waldo (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Plano Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,178	436	$238.22	$122.11
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	398	397	$198.43	$78.33
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	370	370	$160.00	$123.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	216	$168.44	$86.48
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	182	158	$17.00	$8.50
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	75	62	$81.64	$21.69
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	59	52	$30.00	$7.73
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	57	50	$48.00	$5.84
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	56	55	$124.73	$81.11
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	56	55	$26.00	$25.48
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	34	33	$222.00	$27.31
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	34	16	$99.31	$16.22
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	22	21	$84.54	$34.62
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	20	20	$1180.12	$291.62
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	20	20	$43.00	$31.03
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	16	16	$229.54	$157.32
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$98.78	$18.26
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	12	12	$213.70	$55.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,213	443	$238.22	$122.19
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	987	422	$17.00	$8.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	379	379	$160.00	$123.58
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	373	373	$198.43	$79.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	321	196	$168.44	$86.15
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	80	62	$81.64	$22.16
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	71	71	$26.00	$25.48
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	70	70	$120.00	$71.93
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	51	47	$30.00	$7.83
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	46	46	$48.00	$5.92
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	35	34	$51.39	$13.81
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	34	34	$222.00	$27.07
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	12	12	$800.66	$281.28
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	12	11	$84.54	$34.62
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$98.78	$18.64
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	12	12	$43.00	$29.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,200	477	$190.41	$123.55
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	960	434	$17.00	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	518	300	$117.00	$87.50
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	369	369	$160.00	$126.14
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	347	345	$155.05	$81.74
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	107	84	$57.95	$22.56
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	66	66	$29.26	$26.45
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	66	66	$120.00	$66.47
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	28	28	$222.00	$26.67
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	20	18	$437.72	$199.18
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	17	17	$51.31	$13.67
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$81.99	$18.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,755	18	$3.00	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,381	511	$170.00	$125.51
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	928	459	$17.00	$3.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	478	301	$105.00	$88.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	344	344	$160.00	$126.24
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	80	69	$50.35	$21.98
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	69	69	$31.44	$16.47
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	67	67	$67.41	$65.20
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	54	54	$125.00	$81.77
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	14	14	$222.00	$27.53
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	13	13	$229.54	$164.09
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	11	11	$230.00	$155.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,000	20	$3.00	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,310	518	$170.00	$106.19
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	793	430	$17.00	$2.98
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	325	325	$160.00	$114.25
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	151	108	$104.91	$77.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	105	$105.00	$73.66
85610 Blood test, clotting time	57	13	$22.00	$4.24
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	46	42	$50.00	$20.85
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	33	33	$50.00	$16.53
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	26	26	$31.25	$16.21
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	26	26	$61.50	$60.75
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	16	16	$230.00	$168.69
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$29.34	$16.01
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	13	$70.11	$52.72
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	13	13	$832.00	$258.59
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	11	11	$222.00	$28.58
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$180.00	$74.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,200	30	$3.00	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,382	600	$170.00	$105.24
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	983	505	$17.00	$2.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	342	252	$105.00	$71.69
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	319	319	$160.00	$113.52
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	128	109	$50.44	$19.45
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	125	120	$50.00	$16.48
85610 Blood test, clotting time	102	13	$22.00	$4.28
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	88	88	$26.50	$15.90
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	87	87	$58.72	$53.52
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	23	23	$210.00	$162.92
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	23	16	$108.00	$40.66
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	20	20	$230.00	$167.93
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	20	20	$234.60	$33.06
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	18	17	$832.00	$246.33
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	16	$55.32	$21.56
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	15	15	$180.00	$76.92
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	15	15	$143.00	$40.13
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$26.50	$15.90
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	13	13	$61.00	$26.96
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	11	11	$392.00	$94.80
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	11	11	$657.00	$69.15
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	11	11	$349.36	$114.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,200	22	$3.00	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,542	687	$170.00	$103.48
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	953	517	$17.00	$2.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	302	237	$105.00	$69.92
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	241	241	$157.90	$111.89
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	169	144	$65.91	$24.39
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	131	131	$26.50	$19.51
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	129	129	$50.46	$49.45
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	87	14	$65.00	$19.63
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	86	84	$50.00	$16.27
85610 Blood test, clotting time	74	11	$22.00	$4.75
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	44	22	$60.00	$16.22
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	25	25	$248.88	$39.32
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	23	23	$205.85	$160.61
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	18	18	$26.50	$19.51
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	17	17	$230.00	$165.67
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	16	16	$98.75	$95.81
82565 Blood creatinine level	14	14	$26.00	$6.20
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	14	14	$208.29	$86.62
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	11	11	$113.64	$39.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,676	778	$170.00	$102.48
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,300	13	$3.00	$0.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,054	552	$17.00	$2.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	237	$105.00	$69.01
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	196	196	$117.83	$92.74
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	166	147	$66.96	$22.74
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	148	61	$65.00	$24.04
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	130	124	$50.00	$16.08
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	123	123	$26.50	$23.91
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	122	122	$45.50	$44.57
85610 Blood test, clotting time	102	17	$22.00	$5.28
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	71	71	$26.50	$23.91
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	60	60	$90.00	$88.18
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	54	27	$60.00	$16.11
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	49	49	$248.29	$37.71
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	25	25	$22.00	$4.26
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	20	20	$59.50	$17.91
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	16	16	$210.94	$88.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$80.00	$41.39
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$91.46	$28.92
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast	13	13	$657.00	$83.84
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast	12	11	$577.00	$121.39
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$203.00	$180.28
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	11	$88.50	$32.63
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	12	12	$340.00	$100.01
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	12	11	$9.00	$3.43
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	11	11	$190.00	$95.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-08

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX E2919

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 - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RC0200X

State License TX E2919

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

83X024 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Healthtexas Provider Network

821 N Coleman St, Prosper, TX 750782339

Phone: 4698005200

Healthtexas Provider Network

4001 Worth St, Dallas, TX 752461608

Healthtexas Provider Network

4708 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 750935363

Phone: 4698006140

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

7 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #E2919 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 15, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 15, 2008

Registered at 4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 300, BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA 1, PLANO, TX 750935339 (Tel: 9727586000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 15, 2008

Registered at 4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 300, BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA 1, PLANO, TX 750935339 (Tel: 9727586000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 15, 2008

Recorded as RICK WALDO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 15, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #E2919 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992811335

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 21, 2006

Last Update: November 08, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 300, Baylor Medical Plaza 1

Plano, TX 750935339

Phone: 9727586000

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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