Quick answers
- Does Richard B. Meredick Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard B. Meredick Jr. 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 B. Meredick Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 270 Original Medicare patients and 1,445 services for Richard B. Meredick Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard B. Meredick Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1841498763. 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 B. Meredick Jr., 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 | 270 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,445 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)632 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)192 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)145 services
- Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg (J0665)108 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)104 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure62%
- High cholesterol62%
- Diabetes21%
- Osteoporosis18%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
Hospitals where Richard B. Meredick Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard B. Meredick Jr. 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.
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
- Lovelace Westside HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320074
- Lovelace Women's HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320017
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard B. Meredick Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Hospital Loop NE, Suite 201Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 727‑4430
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard B. Meredick Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Medical Associates, LLC316 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons 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 Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841498763 |
| 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