Quick answers
- Does Richard M. Tempero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Tempero 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 M. Tempero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 990 services for Richard M. Tempero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. Tempero's NPI number?
- 1255496766. 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 M. Tempero, 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 | 392 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 990 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)272 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)164 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)144 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)136 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)74 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Richard M. Tempero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Tempero 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.
- Boys Town National Research HospitalBoys Town, NE · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 283300
- CHI Health Mercy Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160028
- Methodist Jennie EdmundsonCouncil Bluffs, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160047
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Tempero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 14000 Boys Town Hospital RdBoys Town, NE 68010 (531) 355‑6000
- 14040 Boys Town Hospital RdBoys Town, NE 68010 (531) 355‑6800
- 14080 Boys Town Hospital RdBoys Town, NE 68010 (402) 778‑6900
- 14092 Boys Town Hospital RdBoys Town, NE 68010
- 320 McKenzie Ave, Suite 202Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 256‑5272
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Tempero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Father Flanagans Boys Home96 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Boys Town
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boys Town, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Father Flanagans Boys Home
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255496766 |
| 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