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Interventional Cardiology

Richard L. Parks, MD

Works at hospitals in Norwalk, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Whittier, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Richard L. Parks, MD is an interventional cardiologist at 12486 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602. Phone: (562) 693-0756. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard L. Parks had 792 Original Medicare patients and 1,644 services. NPI 1295734507. 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 L. Parks, 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 L. Parks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Parks 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 L. Parks see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 792 Original Medicare patients and 1,644 services for Richard L. Parks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard L. Parks's NPI number?
1295734507. 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 L. Parks, 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 patients792
Services billed to Medicare1,644
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)524 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)437 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)258 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)202 services
  5. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)88 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%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%

Hospitals where Richard L. Parks works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Parks 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 L. Parks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other interventional cardiologists in California

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295734507
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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