Quick answers
- Does Richard N. Righthand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard N. Righthand 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 N. Righthand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 3,760 services for Richard N. Righthand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard N. Righthand's NPI number?
- 1093738031. 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 N. Righthand, 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 | 196 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,760 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)889 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)467 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)352 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)310 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)284 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes32%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Richard N. Righthand works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard N. Righthand 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.
- Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
- Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310008
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard N. Righthand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 354 Old Hook Rd, Suite 102Westwood, NJ 07675 (201) 358‑0400
- 691 Palisade AveCliffside Park, NJ 07010 (201) 943‑0689
- 718 Teaneck RdTeaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 833‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard N. Righthand as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Holy Name Primary Care and Specialty Associates PC47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Westwood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Westwood, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Holy Name Primary Care and Specialty Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093738031 |
| 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