Quick answers
- Does Richard N. Vest Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard N. Vest Iii 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 N. Vest Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 2,966 services for Richard N. Vest Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard N. Vest Iii's NPI number?
- 1457557415. 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 N. Vest Iii, 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 | 396 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,966 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)502 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)437 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)359 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)101 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%
- Atrial fibrillation71%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Heart failure42%
Hospitals where Richard N. Vest Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard N. Vest Iii 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.
- St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard N. Vest Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 833 Saint Vincents Dr, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933‑4640
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard N. Vest Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southview Medical Group, PC40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southview Medical Group, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457557415 |
| 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