Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Shand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Shand 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. Shand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Richard A. Shand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Shand's NPI number?
- 1497804520. 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. Shand, 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 287 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)55 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)26 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)23 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)22 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)20 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Richard A. Shand works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Shand 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.
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CenterLajuna, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061336
- St Mary-Corwin HospitalPueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 060012
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Shand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 W 2nd StLa Junta, CO 81050 (719) 384‑2771
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497804520 |
| 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