Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Keene accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Keene 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 S. Keene see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 330 Original Medicare patients and 767 services for Richard S. Keene. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Keene's NPI number?
- 1487160362. 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 S. Keene, 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 | 330 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 767 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)365 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)135 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)90 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)56 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)41 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Keene is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2016 Pineview AveTifton, GA 31794
- 304 N Westberry StSylvester, GA 31791 (229) 463‑7071
- 312 Westside DrDouglas, GA 31533 (912) 384‑2200
- 37 Hwy 341 BypassHawkinsville, GA 31036 (870) 856‑1202
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Keene as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Access Medical Clinic Georgia LLC21 clinicians in the group
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic of Coffee Co.11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Tifton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tifton, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Access Medical Clinic Georgia LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487160362 |
| 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
- 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