Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Spencer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Spencer 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 A. Spencer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 453 services for Richard A. Spencer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Spencer's NPI number?
- 1568422640. 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 A. Spencer, 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 453 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)39 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)29 services
- Test for exercise-induced lung stress (94618)26 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)23 services
- Evaluation of use of breathing device (94664)14 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%
- COPD53%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Richard A. Spencer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Spencer 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.
- Beckley Arh HospitalBeckley, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510062
- Camc Plateau Medical Center, IncOak Hill, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511317
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Spencer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 497 Mall RdOak Hill, WV 25901 (304) 469‑2905
- 497 Mall Rd, Suite AOak Hill, WV 25901 (304) 469‑3261
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Spencer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New River Health Association Inc36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Oak Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oak Hill, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New River Health Association Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia 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) | 1568422640 |
| 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