Richard William Kendall, DO

Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Richard William Kendall is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(801) 581-2267Salt Lake City, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 29 years in physical medicine & rehabilitation, Richard William Kendall, DO is a long-established pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Salt Lake City. A Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.92/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Utah
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in UTSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Salt Lake City29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1663dNPPES updated 2021-11-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in Utah on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.92/100

Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)

Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

38.41%

Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+33.3 pts)

38.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.7%

Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Utah

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

334

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

85

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

492

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $34k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+6%)24%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$81 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 William Kendall's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Des Moines University

  2. Board certified · Nov 2, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 2081P2900X

Education & Training

Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 413032, Salt Lake City, UT 84141-3032

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Richard William Kendall

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard William Kendall for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, 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 William Kendall

Dr. Kendall 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) 581-2267.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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