Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Phipps accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Phipps 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 J. Phipps see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 113 services for Richard J. Phipps. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Phipps's NPI number?
- 1518671460. 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 J. Phipps, 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 | 111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 113 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)26 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)11 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis51%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Richard J. Phipps works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Phipps 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.
- Buffalo HospitalBuffalo, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240076
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Phipps is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313 (763) 682‑1212
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Phipps as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Minnesota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518671460 |
| 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