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Diagnostic Radiology

Richard R. Barbu, MD

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Summary

Dr. Richard R. Barbu, MD is a radiologist at 100 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 736-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard R. Barbu had 1,800 Original Medicare patients and 2,381 services. NPI 1437250875. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard R. Barbu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard R. Barbu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard R. Barbu 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 R. Barbu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,800 Original Medicare patients and 2,381 services for Richard R. Barbu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard R. Barbu's NPI number?
1437250875. 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 R. Barbu, 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 patients1,800
Services billed to Medicare2,381
Different services or procedures104
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)520 services
  2. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)208 services
  3. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)190 services
  4. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)144 services
  5. Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (70498)134 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Richard R. Barbu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard R. Barbu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard R. Barbu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard R. Barbu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Medical Center Radiologists Inc124 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Williamsburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Williamsburg, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Medical Center Radiologists Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437250875
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians