Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Field Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Field Iii 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. Field Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 169 services for Richard J. Field Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Field Iii's NPI number?
- 1548217847. 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. Field Iii, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 169 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Richard J. Field Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Field Iii 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.
- Field Health SystemCentreville, MS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 251309
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Field Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1410 Main E St, Fmch Liberty ClinicLiberty, MS 39645 (601) 890‑0538
- 178 Highway 24Centreville, MS 39631
- 178 Hwy 24 ECentreville, MS 39631 (601) 890‑0500
- 178 Hwy 24 E, Suite BCentreville, MS 39631
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Field Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Field Memorial Community Hospital41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Field Memorial Community Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548217847 |
| 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