Quick answers
- Does Richard C. Hershberger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard C. Hershberger 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 C. Hershberger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,456 Original Medicare patients and 6,508 services for Richard C. Hershberger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard C. Hershberger's NPI number?
- 1497959225. 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 C. Hershberger, 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 | 1,456 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,508 |
| Different services or procedures | 133 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,612 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)442 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)429 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)325 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)313 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%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
Hospitals where Richard C. Hershberger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard C. Hershberger 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.
- Desoto Memorial HospitalArcadia, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100175
- Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100087
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital - VeniceNorth Venice, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100359
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard C. Hershberger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 600 N Cattlemen Rd, Suite 220Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 371‑6565
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard C. Hershberger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vascular Associates of Sarasota16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Sarasota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sarasota, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vascular Associates of Sarasota
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497959225 |
| 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