Quick answers
- Does Richard Mendelsohn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Mendelsohn 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 Mendelsohn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 413 Original Medicare patients and 2,063 services for Richard Mendelsohn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Mendelsohn's NPI number?
- 1174516819. 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 Mendelsohn, 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 | 413 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,063 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)365 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)228 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)214 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)199 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)172 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes26%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Mendelsohn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3020 Hamaker Ct, Suite 201Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 207‑0073
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Mendelsohn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic LLC159 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Fairfax
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairfax, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174516819 |
| 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