Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Converse Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Converse Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard L. Converse Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,616 Original Medicare patients and 2,955 services for Richard L. Converse Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Converse Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1013001486. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard L. Converse Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,616 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,955 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,241 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)421 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)280 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)105 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)91 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
- Heart failure27%
Hospitals where Richard L. Converse Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Converse Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health ServicesColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060031
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060013
- Pagosa Springs Medical CenterPagosa Springs, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061328
- San Juan Regional Medical Center IncFarmington, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320005
- Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061327
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Converse Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9100 E Mineral CirCentennial, CO 80112
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Colorado →
Other cardiologists in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013001486 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians