Quick answers
- Does Richard G. Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Nielsen 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 G. Nielsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 441 services for Richard G. Nielsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard G. Nielsen's NPI number?
- 1164071205. 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 G. Nielsen, 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 | 220 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 441 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)221 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)218 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard G. Nielsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4011 172nd St NEArlington, WA 98223 (425) 259‑0966
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard G. Nielsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Care Washington PLLC683 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Care Washington PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164071205 |
| 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
- 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