Richard L Cohen, D.O.
Richard L Cohen, D.O. has been part of the Lake Orion medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6882dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
46 W Shadbolt St, Lake Orion, MI 48362-3170
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.96%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan1.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
115
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
257
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,342
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $345k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$126 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Richard L Cohen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342-2217
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Richard L Cohen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard L Cohen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lake Orion 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 Cohen
Dr. Cohen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lake Orion, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 814-9300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard L Cohen
Practice Location
46 W Shadbolt St, Lake Orion, MI 48362-3170
Mailing Address
50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342-2217
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