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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Richard U. Kalu, MD

Works at hospitals in Milwaukie, OR · Portland, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Richard U. Kalu, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 18040 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd, Suite 207, Tigard, OR 97224. Phone: (503) 216-5380. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard U. Kalu had 76 Original Medicare patients and 177 services. NPI 1285990036. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard U. Kalu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard U. Kalu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard U. Kalu 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 U. Kalu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 76 Original Medicare patients and 177 services for Richard U. Kalu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard U. Kalu's NPI number?
1285990036. 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 U. Kalu, 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 patients76
Services billed to Medicare177
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)52 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)38 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)11 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)11 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 cholesterol67%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Atrial fibrillation26%

Hospitals where Richard U. Kalu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard U. Kalu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard U. Kalu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard U. Kalu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwest Center for Colorectal Health, LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other colorectal surgeons in Oregon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oregon — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northwest Center for Colorectal Health, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285990036
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians