Quick answers
- Does Richard P. Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard P. Lopez 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 P. Lopez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 107 services for Richard P. Lopez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard P. Lopez's NPI number?
- 1366862328. 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 P. Lopez, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 107 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
Hospitals where Richard P. Lopez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard P. Lopez 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.
- University Medical Center of Princeton at PlainsboroPlainsboro, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310010
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard P. Lopez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1237 Harding Pl, Suite 2600Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 468‑3100
- 401 Ridge RdDayton, NJ 08810 (732) 329‑4800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard P. Lopez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
- Clinical Health Care Associates of New Jersey PC797 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366862328 |
| 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