Quick answers
- Does Sylvia S. Richey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sylvia S. Richey 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 Sylvia S. Richey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 634 Original Medicare patients and 146,543 services for Sylvia S. Richey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sylvia S. Richey's NPI number?
- 1750313631. 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 Sylvia S. Richey, 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 | 634 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 146,543 |
| Different services or procedures | 207 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)17,000 services
- Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (J1439)15,750 services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)14,650 services
- Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg (J9299)11,920 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)8,400 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 cholesterol73%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)59%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Sylvia S. Richey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sylvia S. Richey 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.
- Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440048
- St Francis HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440183
Practice locations
Addresses where Sylvia S. Richey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1588 Union AveMemphis, TN 38104 (901) 300‑1562
- 2001 State DrCorinth, MS 38834 (662) 286‑3694
- 240 Grandview DrBrighton, TN 38011 (901) 475‑0678
- 7668 Airways BlvdSouthaven, MS 38671 (662) 349‑9556
- 7945 Wolf River BlvdGermantown, TN 38138 (901) 683‑0055
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sylvia S. Richey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The West Clinic P.C.118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Memphis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Memphis, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The West Clinic P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750313631 |
| 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