Quick answers
- Does Richard G. Berry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Berry 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 G. Berry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 3,331 services for Richard G. Berry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard G. Berry's NPI number?
- 1508821992. 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 G. Berry, 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,331 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99487)602 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)464 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)346 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)281 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)165 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%
- Depression61%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Richard G. Berry works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard G. Berry 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.
- Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhiteville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340068
- Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340050
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard G. Berry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Hill Plz, Suite AWhiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642‑0300
- 304 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472 (910) 640‑6615
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Whiteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Whiteville, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 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) | 1508821992 |
| 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