Physician Profile
Richard M. Sperling, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sperling
Based in Austin, TX, Richard M. Sperling, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Richard graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,173 services to 1,139 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (512) 454-5888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7951 SHOAL CREEK BLVD STE 200
Austin, TX 78757
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,173 services · 1,139 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
239 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
194 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
90 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
33 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
26 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
19 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode | Treatment | 91037 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
220 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
136 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Austin 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard M. Sperling's specialty?
Richard M. Sperling is a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard M. Sperling?
Richard M. Sperling is listed at 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78757. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard M. Sperling?
The number on file is (512) 454-5888. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard M. Sperling?
Richard M. Sperling's National Provider Identifier is 1881679959. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. Sperling's education?
Richard M. Sperling attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard M. Sperling have?
Richard M. Sperling has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard M. Sperling known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard M. Sperling performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as study of esophagus to assess movement and monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard M. Sperling's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard M. Sperling. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.