Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Schleiffer Sr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Schleiffer Sr. 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. Schleiffer Sr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 48 Original Medicare patients and 193 services for Richard A. Schleiffer Sr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Schleiffer Sr.'s NPI number?
- 1477585180. 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. Schleiffer Sr., 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 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 193 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)58 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)18 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)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%
- Diabetes75%
- Heart failure65%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Arthritis52%
Hospitals where Richard A. Schleiffer Sr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Schleiffer Sr. 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.
- CHRISTUS Southeast Texas- St ElizabethBeaumont, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450034
- The Medical Center of Southeast TexasPort Arthur, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450518
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Schleiffer Sr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 Hwy 365, Suite 101Nederland, TX 77627 (409) 983‑6779
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477585180 |
| 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