Quick answers
- Does Richard C. Ales accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard C. Ales 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 C. Ales see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Richard C. Ales. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard C. Ales's NPI number?
- 1215903679. 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 C. Ales, 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum (00902)53 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (00910)26 services
- Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope (00912)12 services
- Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope (00918)11 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)45%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Richard C. Ales works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard C. Ales 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard C. Ales is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 423 Treeline Park, Suite 202San Antonio, TX 78209 (910) 949‑6000
- 7930 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 297‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard C. Ales as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA2,752 clinicians in the group
- Lone Star Anesthesia Partners PLLC56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215903679 |
| 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