Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Lyford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Lyford 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. Lyford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 77 services for Richard A. Lyford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Lyford's NPI number?
- 1649647546. 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. Lyford, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 77 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)19 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)16 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)11 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%
- Arthritis72%
- Atrial fibrillation48%
- Heart failure46%
- Stroke or mini-stroke46%
Hospitals where Richard A. Lyford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Lyford 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.
- CJW Medical CenterRichmond, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490112
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Lyford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1051 Johnston Willis Dr, Suite 200North Chesterfield, VA 23235 (804) 320‑2705
- 7101 Jahnke RdRichmond, VA 23225 (804) 483‑0000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Lyford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Urgent Specialty Associates PLLC57 clinicians in the group
- Columbia Healthcare of Central Virginia Inc35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in North Chesterfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Chesterfield, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Urgent Specialty Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649647546 |
| 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