Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Bertelsen Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Bertelsen 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 A. Bertelsen Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 269 services for Richard A. Bertelsen Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Bertelsen Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1427153766. 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 A. Bertelsen 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 269 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| 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)155 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)33 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)33 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)24 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)19 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%
- Heart failure56%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- COPD49%
- Arthritis48%
Hospitals where Richard A. Bertelsen Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Bertelsen 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.
- Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland CampusLoveland, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060030
- Banner North Colorado Medical CenterGreeley, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060001
- Parkland Health CenterFarmington, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260163
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Bertelsen Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 W Liberty StFarmington, MO 63640 (573) 756‑6751
- 1801 16th StGreeley, CO 80631 (970) 810‑4593
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Bertelsen Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physician Groups LC521 clinicians in the group
- Banner Hospital Based Physicians Colorado LLC75 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Farmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Farmington, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physician Groups LC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427153766 |
| 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