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Pathology

Patti H. Richardson, MD

Works at hospitals in Palm Springs, CA · Rancho Mirage, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Patti H. Richardson, MD is a pathologist at 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Phone: (760) 340-3911. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Patti H. Richardson had 2,381 Original Medicare patients and 8,053 services. NPI 1598759151. 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 Patti H. Richardson, 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 Patti H. Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patti H. Richardson 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 Patti H. Richardson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,381 Original Medicare patients and 8,053 services for Patti H. Richardson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Patti H. Richardson's NPI number?
1598759151. 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 Patti H. Richardson, 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 patients2,381
Services billed to Medicare8,053
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,161 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)906 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)748 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)477 services
  5. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)356 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%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)29%

Hospitals where Patti H. Richardson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patti H. Richardson 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 Patti H. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Patti H. Richardson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eisenhower Medical Center456 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Rancho Mirage

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rancho Mirage, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eisenhower Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598759151
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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