Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Ditlow Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Ditlow Jr. 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. Ditlow Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 48 Original Medicare patients and 60 services for Richard J. Ditlow Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Ditlow Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356335863. 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. Ditlow Jr., 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 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 60 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)16 services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)14 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Richard J. Ditlow Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Ditlow Jr. 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.
- UPMC CarlisleCarlisle, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390058
- UPMC MemorialYork, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390101
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Ditlow Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4300 Londonderry Rd Msp LevelHarrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 724‑6740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Ditlow Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Harrisburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harrisburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356335863 |
| 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