Quick answers
- Does Richard Bassett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Bassett 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 Bassett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 236 services for Richard Bassett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Bassett's NPI number?
- 1265204994. 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 Bassett, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 236 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)107 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)60 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)50 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety23%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Richard Bassett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Bassett 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.
- St Josephs Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030024
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Bassett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph'S Pelvic Pain and SurgPhoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 406‑6017
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Bassett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SJHMC Physician Services646 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Phoenix
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SJHMC Physician Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265204994 |
| 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