Quick answers
- Does Richard O. Lynch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard O. Lynch 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 O. Lynch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 298 Original Medicare patients and 438 services for Richard O. Lynch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard O. Lynch's NPI number?
- 1184692428. 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 O. Lynch, 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 | 298 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 438 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)81 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)60 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)60 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)57 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)46 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety41%
Hospitals where Richard O. Lynch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard O. Lynch 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.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard O. Lynch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846‑7101
- 3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 (252) 499‑6000
- 5306 Nc Hwy 55, Suite 105Durham, NC 27713 (337) 991‑9276
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard O. Lynch as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of North Carolina PLLC283 clinicians in the group
- Physicians Eldercare PA245 clinicians in the group
- Carteret County General Hospital Corporation118 clinicians in the group
- Jefferson Emergency Services PLLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Jefferson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jefferson, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of North Carolina PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184692428 |
| 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