Quick answers
- Does Robert L. Rich Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert L. Rich Jr. 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 Robert L. Rich Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 378 services for Robert L. Rich Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert L. Rich Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1225127459. 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 Robert L. Rich Jr., 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 378 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Diabetes48%
- Arthritis48%
- Depression48%
Hospitals where Robert L. Rich Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert L. Rich Jr. 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.
- Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County HospitalElizabethtown, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341315
- Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340050
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert L. Rich Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 A E McKay StElizabethtown, NC 28337 (910) 862‑6672
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert L. Rich Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bladen Healthcare LLC42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bladen Healthcare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225127459 |
| 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