Quick answers
- Does Richard Southard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Southard 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 Southard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 31 services for Richard Southard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Southard's NPI number?
- 1538162953. 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 Southard, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 31 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
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).
- Chronic kidney disease74%
- High blood pressure63%
Hospitals where Richard Southard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Southard 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.
- Phoenix Children's HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 033302
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Southard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16624 N 65th StScottsdale, AZ 85254 (410) 735‑6542
- 1919 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 933‑0930
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Southard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Children's Hospital437 clinicians in the group
- Johns Hopkins University197 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Children's Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538162953 |
| 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