Quick answers
- Does Richard G. Areen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Areen 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 G. Areen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 447 Original Medicare patients and 1,350 services for Richard G. Areen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard G. Areen's NPI number?
- 1609879386. 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 G. Areen, 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 | 447 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,350 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)345 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)204 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)170 services
- Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)160 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)144 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard G. Areen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700Sacramento, CA 95815
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Sacramento
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609879386 |
| 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