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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Richard N. Footer, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. Richard N. Footer, MD is an OB-GYN at 4808 Moorland Ln, Suite 103, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 215-7778. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard N. Footer had 74 Original Medicare patients and 102 services. NPI 1689780108. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 4808 Moorland Ln, Suite 103, Bethesda, MD 20814 · Directions
  • Phone: (301) 215‑7778
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Medical school: George Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard N. Footer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard N. Footer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard N. Footer 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 N. Footer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Richard N. Footer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard N. Footer's NPI number?
1689780108. 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 N. Footer, 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 patients74
Services billed to Medicare102
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)39 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure50%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Osteoporosis31%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)26%
  • Diabetes20%

Hospitals where Richard N. Footer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard N. Footer 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard N. Footer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Bethesda

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethesda, MD — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689780108
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians