Quick answers
- Does Richard K. Osterholm accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard K. Osterholm 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 K. Osterholm see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 541 Original Medicare patients and 15,669 services for Richard K. Osterholm. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard K. Osterholm's NPI number?
- 1700809266. 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 K. Osterholm, 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 | 541 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,669 |
| Different services or procedures | 152 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,740 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,157 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,037 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)940 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)894 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes23%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
Hospitals where Richard K. Osterholm works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard K. Osterholm 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.
- CHI Health Bergan MercyOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280060
- CHI Health LakesideOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280130
- CHI Health Mercy Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160028
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013
- The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280040
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard K. Osterholm is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7100 W Ctr RdOmaha, NE 68106 (402) 506‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard K. Osterholm as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Think Aksarben LLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Omaha
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Omaha, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Think Aksarben LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700809266 |
| 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