Richard L Callihan Jr, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Richard L Callihan Jr is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cincinnati, OH with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

(513) 745-9800Cincinnati, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 37 years in internal medicine, Richard L Callihan Jr, M.D. is a long-established interventional cardiology internal medicine specialist in Cincinnati. Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.38/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 22 Internal Medicine providers in OHSee all Internal Medicine in Cincinnati37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4149dNPPES updated 2015-01-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10525 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-4401

Fax: (513) 985-2905
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Ohio, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

90.38/100

Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.9%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Ohio

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

631

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

725

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,770

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $461k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)34%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+12%)34%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$452 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Richard L Callihan Jr's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Taxonomy: 207RI0011X

Education & Training

Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University (Class of 1989)

Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Richard L Callihan Jr

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard L Callihan Jr for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Cincinnati required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Richard L Callihan Jr

Dr. Callihan Jr is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cincinnati, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (513) 745-9800.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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