Quick answers
- Does Richard T. La Fayette accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard T. La Fayette 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 T. La Fayette see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 23 services for Richard T. La Fayette. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard T. La Fayette's NPI number?
- 1346594165. 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 T. La Fayette, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 61 |
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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol59%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard T. La Fayette is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero State HospitalAtascadero, CA 93423 (916) 651‑8811
- 116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 200Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 739‑3968
- 316 S Stratford Ave, Suite BSanta Maria, CA 93454 (805) 332‑8446
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard T. La Fayette as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Department of State Hospitals270 clinicians in the group
- Pacific Central Coast Health Centers253 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Atascadero
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atascadero, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Department of State Hospitals
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346594165 |
| 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
- 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