Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Klimas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Klimas 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. Klimas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 779 Original Medicare patients and 1,160 services for Richard A. Klimas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Klimas's NPI number?
- 1578762993. 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. Klimas, 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 | 779 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,160 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)308 services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)230 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)110 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint (01630)67 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)52 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Klimas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 721 Madison SestHuntsville, AL 35801 (256) 880‑6711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Klimas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Huntsville Anesthesiology Consultants PC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Huntsville Anesthesiology Consultants PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578762993 |
| 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
- 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