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- 4901 Lang Ave Ne, Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
About Dr. Wachs
Richard A. Wachs, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Albuquerque, NM specializing in allergy & immunology. Richard is also listed as specializing in allergy. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,285 Medicare patients across 24,853 services. The services billed most often include injection, omalizumab, 5 mg, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1619922622.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (505) 883-2574
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4901 LANG AVE NE STE 100
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Allergy and Immunology 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
Allergies
Digestive
Drug allergies
Drug allergy
Emergency
Environmental
Eye
Food allergies
- Egg Allergy
- Milk Allergy
- Peanut Allergy
- Shellfish Allergy
- Soy Allergy
- Tree Nut Allergy
- Wheat Allergy
Immune conditions
Immunology
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- Frequent Infections
- Hereditary Angioedema
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
- Weak Immune System
Lung conditions
Respiratory
Sinus
Sinus conditions
Skin
Skin conditions
Procedures & services
Breathing & Airway
Most searched procedures
Allergy treatments
- Allergy Drops
- Asthma Biologics
- Food Desensitization
- Peanut Allergy Pill Treatment
- Sublingual Dust Mite Treatment
- Under-The-Tongue Allergy Tablets
Diagnostic
- Asthma challenge test
- Drug Challenge Test
- Exercise Challenge Breathing Test
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
- Ice Cube Test for Cold Allergy
- Immune System Blood Test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Oral Food Challenge
- Peak Flow Test
- Penicillin Allergy Testing
- Spirometry
- Tryptase Blood Test
- Vaccine Challenge Test
- Vaccine Response Antibody Test
Infusion
Medication therapy
Medications
Preventive
Respiratory
Tests
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Allergy Skin Prick Test
- Blood Component Allergy Test
- Complement Blood Test
- Eosinophil Blood Count
- Intradermal Allergy Test
- Pulmonary function test
- Skin Test For Metal Allergy
- Total IgE Blood Test
Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
24,853 services · 1,285 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
59 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30801 |
55 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
4,798 | More often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
4,585 | More than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
2,255 | More than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
1,390 | More than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
962 | More than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
429 | More than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
108 | More often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
19 | As often as other peers in Allergy & Immunology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other allergists in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Richard A. Wachs specialize in?
Richard A. Wachs is an allergist in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Allergy & Immunology”.
NPI registry
Where is Richard A. Wachs located?
Richard A. Wachs is listed at 4901 Lang Ave Ne Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard A. Wachs's phone number?
The number on file is (505) 883-2574. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard A. Wachs's NPI number?
Richard A. Wachs's National Provider Identifier is 1619922622. 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 Richard A. Wachs train?
Richard A. Wachs attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard A. Wachs been practicing?
Richard A. Wachs has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard A. Wachs do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard A. Wachs performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard A. Wachs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard A. Wachs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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