Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Hammond accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Hammond 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. Hammond see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 472 Original Medicare patients and 1,895 services for Richard J. Hammond. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Hammond's NPI number?
- 1558306589. 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. Hammond, 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 | 472 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,895 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)409 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)177 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)70 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)48 services
- Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) (95811)28 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression32%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Richard J. Hammond works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Hammond 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.
- Cassia Regional HospitalBurley, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131326
- Madison Memorial HospitalRexburg, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130025
- Minidoka Memorial HospitalRupert, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131319
- St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130006
- St Lukes Magic Valley Medical CenterTwin Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130002
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Hammond is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1840 Canyon Crest DrTwin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 814‑7100
- 3401 Ludington StEscanaba, MI 49829
- 3409 Ludington StEscanaba, MI 49829
- 450 E Main StReburg, ID 83440 (208) 359‑6516
- 746 N College RdTwin Falls, ID 83301
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Hammond as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Clinic LLC316 clinicians in the group
- St Francis Hospital86 clinicians in the group
- Madison Memorial Hospital22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Twin Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Twin Falls, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State 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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558306589 |
| 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