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Diagnostic Radiology

Richard H. Blair, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlington, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Richard H. Blair, MD is a radiologist at 1 Lyons St, Dedham, MA 02026. Phone: (781) 329-1400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard H. Blair had 2,823 Original Medicare patients and 61,856 services. NPI 1225075914. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1 Lyons St, Dedham, MA 02026 · Directions (12 more locations)
  • Phone: (781) 329‑1400
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
  • Group practice: Lahey Clinic Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard H. Blair, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard H. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Blair 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 H. Blair see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,823 Original Medicare patients and 61,856 services for Richard H. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard H. Blair's NPI number?
1225075914. 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 H. Blair, 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 patients2,823
Services billed to Medicare61,856
Different services or procedures121
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)45,443 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)10,612 services
  3. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,201 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)490 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)273 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 pressure67%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Depression26%
  • Diabetes25%

Hospitals where Richard H. Blair works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard H. Blair 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard H. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard H. Blair as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lahey Clinic Inc1,381 clinicians in the group
  • Atrius Health Inc1,222 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Dedham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dedham, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lahey Clinic Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225075914
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians