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Emergency Medicine

Richard Scharp Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Newberry, MI · Petoskey, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Richard Scharp Jr., MD is an emergency medicine doctor at 416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone: (800) 248-6777. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard Scharp Jr. had 87 Original Medicare patients and 105 services. NPI 1578607917. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Emergency medicine doctor (Medicare lists Emergency Medicine)
  • Address: 416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (800) 248‑6777
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, McLaren Northern Michigan
  • Group practice: Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Scharp Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard Scharp Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Scharp Jr. 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 Scharp Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 105 services for Richard Scharp Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard Scharp Jr.'s NPI number?
1578607917. 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 Scharp Jr., 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 patients87
Services billed to Medicare105
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)41 services
  2. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)22 services
  3. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)16 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Chronic kidney disease37%
  • COPD33%
  • Anxiety32%

Hospitals where Richard Scharp Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Scharp Jr. 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.

  • Helen Newberry Joy HospitalNewberry, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231304
  • McLaren Northern MichiganPetoskey, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230105

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard Scharp Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Scharp Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center37 clinicians in the group
  • Ecs Northern Michigan PC25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Petoskey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Petoskey, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578607917
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians