Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Lane accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Lane 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. Lane see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 267 Original Medicare patients and 469 services for Richard A. Lane. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Lane's NPI number?
- 1669859443. 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. Lane, 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 | 267 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 469 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)186 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)143 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)102 services
- Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)19 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Depression40%
Hospitals where Richard A. Lane works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Lane 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.
- Palomar Health Downtown CampusEscondido, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050115
- Palomar Medical Center PowayPoway, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050636
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050503
- Tri-City Medical CenterOceanside, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050128
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Lane is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064 (858) 613‑4000
- 354 Santa Fe DrEncinitas, CA 92024 (760) 633‑6546
- 4002 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92056 (760) 940‑3001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Lane as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North County Neurology Associates Medical Group47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Poway
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poway, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North County Neurology Associates Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669859443 |
| 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