Quick answers
- Does Richard W. Katschke Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Katschke 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 W. Katschke Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 315 services for Richard W. Katschke Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard W. Katschke Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1427122977. 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 W. Katschke 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 | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 315 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)65 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)37 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)17 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)13 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%
- Arthritis61%
- High cholesterol59%
- Diabetes40%
- Heart failure32%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Richard W. Katschke Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard W. Katschke 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.
- Grover C Dils Medical CenterCaliente, NV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 291312
- Intermountain Health Cedar City HospitalCedar City, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460007
- St. George Regional HospitalSt George, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460021
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard W. Katschke Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 33 Joshua Tree StAlamo, NV 89001 (775) 725‑3364
- 700 N Spring StCaliente, NV 89008
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Katschke Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lincoln County Hospital District12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Nevada
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nevada — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lincoln County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427122977 |
| 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