Richard K Huffaker, DO
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
Richard K Huffaker is an Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist based in Grants Pass, OR with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard K Huffaker, DO practices as part of a group otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery specialist practice in Grants Pass, OR. With 20+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Grants Pass area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.79/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1036dNPPES updated 2023-07-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
537 Sw Union Ave, Grants Pass, OR 97527-5543
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.79/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.17%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
7.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.2 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
293
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
195
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
614
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction 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 K Huffaker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 21, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
Taxonomy: 207YX0905X
Mailing address
2825 E Barnett Rd Mss, Medford, OR 97504-8332
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Care With Richard K Huffaker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard K Huffaker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grants Pass 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 K Huffaker
NPI records show Dr. Huffaker as active with telehealth listed in Grants Pass, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 507-2150.
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 K Huffaker
Practice Location
537 Sw Union Ave, Grants Pass, OR 97527-5543
Mailing Address
2825 E Barnett Rd Mss, Medford, OR 97504-8332
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