Quick answers
- Does Damian F. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Damian F. Richards 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 Damian F. Richards see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 129 services for Damian F. Richards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Damian F. Richards's NPI number?
- 1790411072. 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 Damian F. Richards, 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 129 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)13 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Anxiety38%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where Damian F. Richards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Damian F. Richards 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.
- Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
- St Luke's Hospital - Carbon CampusLehighton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390335
- St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Damian F. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1736 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18104
- 2128 Blakeslee Blvd Dr ELehighton, PA 18235 (484) 224‑9999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Damian F. Richards as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem PC281 clinicians in the group
- Hazleton Anesthesia Services PC32 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Pennsylvania →
Other nurse anesthetists in Allentown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790411072 |
| 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