Quick answers
- Does Richard H. Tidwell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Tidwell 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 H. Tidwell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 261 services for Richard H. Tidwell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard H. Tidwell's NPI number?
- 1346208725. 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 H. Tidwell, 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 | 127 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 261 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)164 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)46 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)17 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 cholesterol67%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Richard H. Tidwell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard H. Tidwell 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.
- INTEGRIS Grove HospitalGrove, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370113
- Ozarks Community Hospital of GravetteGravette, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041331
- Saint Francis Hospital Vinita, IncVinita, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370237
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard H. Tidwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 220 S Mickey Mantle BlvdCommerce, OK 74339 (918) 257‑8029
- 220 S Mickey Mantle Blvd, Commerce Community Health CenterCommerce, OK 74339 (918) 257‑8029
- 2485 N Main StJay, OK 74346 (918) 257‑8029
- 2485 N Main St, Jay Family Medicine ClinicJay, OK 74346 (918) 257‑8029
- 343 S Commercial StWelch, OK 74369 (918) 257‑8029
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard H. Tidwell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Center of Northeast Oklahoma, Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyalso
Other family doctors in Oklahoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oklahoma — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Center of Northeast Oklahoma, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346208725 |
| 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