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General Surgery

Richard K. Umstot Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, WV · South Charleston, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Richard K. Umstot Jr., MD is a general surgeon at 1220 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301. Phone: (304) 388-7270. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard K. Umstot Jr. had 28 Original Medicare patients and 46 services. NPI 1720174584. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard K. Umstot Jr., 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 K. Umstot Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard K. Umstot Jr. 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. Umstot Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 46 services for Richard K. Umstot Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard K. Umstot Jr.'s NPI number?
1720174584. 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. Umstot Jr., 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 patients28
Services billed to Medicare46
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

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%
  • Arthritis64%
  • Anxiety54%
  • Atrial fibrillation54%
  • Depression46%

Hospitals where Richard K. Umstot Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard K. Umstot Jr. 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 K. Umstot Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard K. Umstot Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Charleston Area Medical Center Inc985 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, WV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Charleston Area Medical Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720174584
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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