Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Xu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Xu 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 L. Xu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 60 Original Medicare patients and 56,958 services for Richard L. Xu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Xu's NPI number?
- 1851475677. 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 L. Xu, 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56,958 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)5,240 services
- Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit) (J7040)406 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)367 services
- Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour (96415)353 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)280 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%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis37%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Xu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3916 Prince St, Suite 255Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 888‑7801
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Flushing
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flushing, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851475677 |
| 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