Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Henderson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Henderson 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 L. Henderson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 248 Original Medicare patients and 786 services for Richard L. Henderson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Henderson's NPI number?
- 1437129947. 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 L. Henderson, 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 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 786 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)90 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)83 services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)72 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)69 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol67%
- Depression25%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Richard L. Henderson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Henderson 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.
- Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500002
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Henderson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 380 Chase AveWalla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 897‑3333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Henderson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Health and Services - Washington270 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Walla Walla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walla Walla, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Health and Services - Washington
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437129947 |
| 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