Quick answers
- Does Richard D. Leach accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Leach 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 D. Leach see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 121 services for Richard D. Leach. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard D. Leach's NPI number?
- 1518901727. 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 D. Leach, 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 121 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)49 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)37 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)14 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)13 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety36%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where Richard D. Leach works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Leach 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.
- Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial HospitalTucumcari, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321302
- Mayers Memorial HospitalFall River Mills, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051305
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard D. Leach is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 E Miel De Luna AveTucumcari, NM 88401 (575) 461‑7074
- 4900 N Lovington Hwy, Hobbs HospitalHobbs, NM 88240 (575) 492‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Leach as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of New Mexico - Clovis LLC48 clinicians in the group
- Curry Emergency Group LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Tucumcari
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucumcari, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of New Mexico - Clovis LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518901727 |
| 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