Physician Profile
Richard J. Suhler, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Suhler
Based in Albuquerque, NM, Richard J. Suhler, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Richard graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 484 Medicare patients across 503 services. The services billed most often include mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, and x-ray of chest, 2 views.
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
- (505) 998-3096
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8020 CONSTITUTION PL NE STE 202
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
503 services · 484 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
112 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
80 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
39 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72158 |
32 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
31 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
25 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 7
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Suhler specialize in?
Dr. Suhler is a radiologist in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Suhler located?
Dr. Suhler is listed at 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Suhler's phone number?
The number on file is (505) 998-3096. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Suhler's NPI number?
Dr. Suhler's National Provider Identifier is 1295785558. 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
Where did Dr. Suhler go to medical school?
Dr. Suhler attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Suhler been practicing?
Dr. Suhler has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Suhler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Suhler performs imaging including mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Suhler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Suhler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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