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Diagnostic Radiology

Richard Wahl, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis, MO · Creve Coeur, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Richard Wahl, MD is a radiologist at 1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 362-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard Wahl had 241 Original Medicare patients and 247 services. NPI 1598701203. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Wahl, 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 Wahl accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Wahl 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 Wahl see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 241 Original Medicare patients and 247 services for Richard Wahl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard Wahl's NPI number?
1598701203. 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 Wahl, 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 patients241
Services billed to Medicare247
Different services or procedures3
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)224 services
  2. Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan (78814)13 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 cholesterol72%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)48%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Anxiety32%

Hospitals where Richard Wahl works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Wahl 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard Wahl is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Wahl as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Washington University

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598701203
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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