Richard L Glines, M.D.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, PAIN MANAGEMENT
Richard L Glines, M.D. practices as part of a group interventional pain medicine specialist practice in Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2828dNPPES updated 2018-08-07 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better66.67%
Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+61.6 pts)
66.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
362
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
381
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$152 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Richard L Glines's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
21 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 271220, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-1220
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Richard L Glines
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard L Glines for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Salt Lake City 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 Glines
Dr. Glines is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 268-7725.
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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Contact Richard L Glines
Practice Location
1250 E 3900 S #30, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Mailing Address
Po Box 271220, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-1220
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