Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Gessman accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Gessman may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard J. Gessman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,384 Original Medicare patients and 4,852 services for Richard J. Gessman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Gessman's NPI number?
- 1265492342. 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 J. Gessman, 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 | 1,384 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,852 |
| Different services or procedures | 120 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,285 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)379 services
- Screening mammography (77067)379 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)185 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)117 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety43%
- Depression34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Richard J. Gessman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Gessman 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.
- Day Kimball HospitalPutnam, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070003
- Midstate Medical CenterMeriden, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070017
- The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNew Britain, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070035
- William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070024
- Windham Community Memorial HospitalWillimantic, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070021
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Gessman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Grand StNew Britain, CT 06052 (203) 949‑2700
- 300 Kensington AveNew Britain, CT 06051 (860) 258‑3480
- 435 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451 (203) 949‑2700
- 680 S Main StCheshire, CT 06410 (203) 694‑8405
- 863 N Main St ExtWallingford, CT 06492
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Gessman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Starling Physicians, PLLC283 clinicians in the group
- Midstate Radiology Associates LLC92 clinicians in the group
- Meriden Imaging Center Inc57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in New Britain
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Britain, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Starling Physicians, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265492342 |
| 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