Richard Don Guyer, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Patients across TX can see Richard Don Guyer, M.D. in person in Plano or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1975 and has 51+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
Older · 6560dNPPES updated 2008-05-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6020 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093-8171
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
75
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
17
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
26
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $370
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$66.2k received from industry
56 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Don Guyer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1975)
Mailing address
Po Box 262409, Plano, TX 75026-2409
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Richard Don Guyer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Don Guyer for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Plano 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 Don Guyer
Dr. Guyer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plano, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 608-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Don Guyer
Practice Location
6020 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093-8171
Mailing Address
Po Box 262409, Plano, TX 75026-2409
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