Quick answers
- Does Paul S. Richard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul S. Richard 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 Paul S. Richard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 562 Original Medicare patients and 1,926 services for Paul S. Richard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul S. Richard's NPI number?
- 1689806465. 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 Paul S. Richard, 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 | 562 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,926 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)596 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)195 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)85 services
- X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (72082)75 services
- X-ray of lower leg, 2 views (73590)74 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Osteoporosis34%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Paul S. Richard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul S. Richard 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.
- Beebe Medical CenterLewes, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080007
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
- Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100018
- Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100286
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul S. Richard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6101 Pine Ridge RdNaples, FL 34119 (239) 566‑3434
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul S. Richard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Neuroscience and Spine Associates Pl56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Naples
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Naples, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Neuroscience and Spine Associates Pl
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689806465 |
| 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