Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Roche accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Roche 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 J. Roche see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 186 services for Richard J. Roche. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Roche's NPI number?
- 1821194937. 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 J. Roche, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 186 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)126 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)26 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Roche is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6701 Jefferson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 727‑6200
- 715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Suite 301Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑7090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Roche as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Medical Associates, LLC316 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821194937 |
| 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