Richard Kim Laughter, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Kim Laughter is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Ganado, AZ with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Kim Laughter, MD has been part of the Ganado medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Nevada School of Medicine (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 313dNPPES updated 2025-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.1%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,253
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $174k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and PTSD.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$412 received from industry
18 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 Kim Laughter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 13, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
1500 S Second St Ste a, Gallup, NM 87301-5898
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Kim Laughter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Kim Laughter for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, PTSD therapy sessions — no travel to Ganado 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 Kim Laughter
NPI records show Dr. Laughter as active with telehealth listed in Ganado, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 755-4933.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Kim Laughter
Practice Location
Po Box 457, Ganado, AZ 86505-0457
Mailing Address
1500 S Second St Ste a, Gallup, NM 87301-5898
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