Quick answers
- Does Steven K. Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven K. 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 Steven K. Richardson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 437 services for Steven K. Richardson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven K. Richardson's NPI number?
- 1669681268. 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 Steven K. 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 patients | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 437 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)273 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)83 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)21 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)15 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis57%
- Stroke or mini-stroke51%
- Heart failure39%
- Atrial fibrillation39%
Hospitals where Steven K. Richardson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven K. 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.
- Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500058
- Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center & Childs HospitalSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500054
- Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500077
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven K. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 W 8th AveSpokane, WA 99204 (509) 474‑3131
- 5633 N Lidgerwood StSpokane, WA 99208 (509) 482‑0111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven K. Richardson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sound Physicians Intensivists of Washington PLLC84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Spokane
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sound Physicians Intensivists of Washington PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669681268 |
| 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