Quick answers
- Does Augustus C. Richardson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Augustus C. Richardson Iii 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 Augustus C. Richardson Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 323 services for Augustus C. Richardson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Augustus C. Richardson Iii's NPI number?
- 1659368371. 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 Augustus C. Richardson Iii, 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 323 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)23 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Depression25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Augustus C. Richardson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 605 N Westover BlvdAlbany, GA 31707
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Augustus C. Richardson Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Albany Surgical, P.C.5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Albany Surgical, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659368371 |
| 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