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 patients | 2,823 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61,856 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)45,443 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)10,612 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,201 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)490 services
- 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.
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
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.
- 1 Lyons StDedham, MA 02026 (781) 329‑1400
- 1250 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02169 (617) 740‑0600
- 133 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 (617) 421‑1000
- 142 Berkeley StBoston, MA 02116 (617) 859‑5000
- 20 Wall StBurlington, MA 01803 (781) 221‑2500
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
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Dedham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dedham, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lahey Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225075914 |
| 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