Quick answers
- Does Richard W. Byrd accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Byrd may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard W. Byrd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 1,090 services for Richard W. Byrd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard W. Byrd's NPI number?
- 1538108147. 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 W. Byrd, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,090 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)425 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)263 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)88 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)35 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis50%
- Asthma26%
Hospitals where Richard W. Byrd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard W. Byrd 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.
- Comanche County Medical CenterComanche, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451382
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard W. Byrd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 Valley Forge StComanche, TX 76442 (325) 356‑5595
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Comanche
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Comanche, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538108147 |
| 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