Quick answers
- Does Richard D. Covey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Covey 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 D. Covey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 350 Original Medicare patients and 3,212 services for Richard D. Covey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard D. Covey's NPI number?
- 1265421101. 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 D. Covey, 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 | 350 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,212 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,167 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)303 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)284 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)281 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)275 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 pressure64%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Diabetes17%
Hospitals where Richard D. Covey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Covey 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.
- Yavapai Regional Medical CenterPrescott, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030012
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard D. Covey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3155 Stillwater Dr, Suite BPrescott, AZ 86305 (928) 772‑8000
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Prescott
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Prescott, AZ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265421101 |
| 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