Richard J Hammond, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard J Hammond is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Twin Falls, ID with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across ID can see Richard J Hammond, M.D. in person in Twin Falls or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.86/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 472dNPPES updated 2025-02-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
738 N College Rd Suite C, Twin Falls, ID 83301-3385
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.86/100
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.9%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
477
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
632
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,287
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.64M
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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 (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.8k received from industry
138 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 J Hammond's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
Po Box 587, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0587
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard J Hammond
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard J Hammond for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Twin Falls 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 J Hammond
Dr. Hammond is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Twin Falls, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 814-7100.
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 J Hammond
Practice Location
738 N College Rd Suite C, Twin Falls, ID 83301-3385
Mailing Address
Po Box 587, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0587
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