Quick answers
- Does Richard F. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard F. Cook 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 F. Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 311 services for Richard F. Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard F. Cook's NPI number?
- 1588000483. 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 F. Cook, 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 | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 311 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)56 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)28 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)17 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol72%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Richard F. Cook works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard F. Cook 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.
- Good Shepherd Medical CenterHermiston, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381325
- Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500058
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard F. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 Goethals Dr, Suite BRichland, WA 99352 (509) 942‑3080
- 888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 (509) 946‑4611
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard F. Cook as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center414 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Richland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richland, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588000483 |
| 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