Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Nudd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Nudd 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 J. Nudd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 238 services for Richard J. Nudd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Nudd's NPI number?
- 1346242724. 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. Nudd, 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 | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 238 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)115 services
- Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99344)78 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)14 services
- Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes (96360)12 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes46%
- Anxiety46%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Hospitals where Richard J. Nudd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Nudd 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.
- Pagosa Springs Medical CenterPagosa Springs, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061328
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Nudd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 95 S Pagosa BlvdPagosa Springs, CO 81147
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346242724 |
| 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