Quick answers
- Does Richard Sola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Sola 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 Sola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 521 Original Medicare patients and 3,121 services for Richard Sola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Sola's NPI number?
- 1245228626. 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 Sola, 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 | 521 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,121 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,590 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)409 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)218 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)131 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)98 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 disease75%
- Arthritis58%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Richard Sola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Sola 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.
- Mease Countryside HospitalSafety Harbor, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100265
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Sola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 455 Pinellas St, Suite 400Clearwater, FL 33756
- 8839 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 300Largo, FL 33777 (727) 394‑1911
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Sola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants MD PA39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
Other interventional cardiologists in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245228626 |
| 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