Quick answers
- Does Richard C. Newton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard C. Newton 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 C. Newton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,290 Original Medicare patients and 3,252 services for Richard C. Newton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard C. Newton's NPI number?
- 1740395490. 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 C. Newton, 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 | 1,290 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,252 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)784 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)689 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)609 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)316 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)154 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard C. Newton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 216 Lindberg AveMcAllen, TX 78501 (956) 631‑2501
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in McAllen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McAllen, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740395490 |
| 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
- 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