Quick answers
- Does Richard K. Etheredge accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard K. Etheredge 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. Etheredge see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 296 Original Medicare patients and 2,186 services for Richard K. Etheredge. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard K. Etheredge's NPI number?
- 1780795294. 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. Etheredge, 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 | 296 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,186 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)1,961 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)225 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard K. Etheredge is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3261 A US Hwy 27 441Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (352) 365‑1191
- 910 Old Camp Rd, Suite 110The Villages, FL 32162 (352) 750‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard K. Etheredge as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Etheredge Chiropractic PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Etheredge Chiropractic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780795294 |
| 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