Quick answers
- Does Rica Banfield accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rica Banfield 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 Rica Banfield see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 1,617 services for Rica Banfield. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rica Banfield's NPI number?
- 1194281451. 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 Rica Banfield, 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 | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,617 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)934 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)621 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)36 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)12 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%
- Depression74%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia58%
- Anxiety54%
- Diabetes49%
Hospitals where Rica Banfield works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rica Banfield 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.
- Saint Agnes HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210011
Practice locations
Addresses where Rica Banfield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3000 McComas AveKensington, MD 20895 (301) 933‑0060
- 5457 Twin Knolls Rd, Suite 100Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 689‑7400
- 900 Caton AveBaltimore, MD 21229 (667) 234‑3120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rica Banfield as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Agnes Healthcare Inc260 clinicians in the group
- Seasons Medical Group of Maryland PC10 clinicians in the group
- Chowdhury Medical Associates LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kensington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kensington, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Agnes Healthcare Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194281451 |
| 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