Quick answers
- Does Richard V. Rimkus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard V. Rimkus 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 V. Rimkus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 85 Original Medicare patients and 239 services for Richard V. Rimkus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard V. Rimkus's NPI number?
- 1467427617. 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 V. Rimkus, 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 | 85 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 239 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)41 services
- Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)35 services
- Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest (33268)18 services
- Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts (33518)17 services
- Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine (33405)16 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Atrial fibrillation60%
- Arthritis48%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Richard V. Rimkus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard V. Rimkus 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 Boswell Medical CenterSun City, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030061
- Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030089
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard V. Rimkus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10401 W Thunderbird BlvdSun City, AZ 85351 (623) 832‑4000
- 13943 N 91st Ave, Suite B101Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 476‑5190
- 5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Banner Health ClinicGlendale, AZ 85306 (602) 865‑5555
- 9165 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 200Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 285‑1120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard V. Rimkus as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Banner Physician Specialists Arizona LLC373 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Sun City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sun City, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Banner Physician Specialists Arizona LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467427617 |
| 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