Quick answers
- Does Hobart K. Richey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hobart K. Richey 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 Hobart K. Richey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,200 Original Medicare patients and 14,366 services for Hobart K. Richey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hobart K. Richey's NPI number?
- 1881681690. 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 Hobart K. Richey, 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 | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,366 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)5,283 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)2,184 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,723 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,464 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)1,282 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Atrial fibrillation26%
Hospitals where Hobart K. Richey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hobart K. Richey 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.
- Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100087
Practice locations
Addresses where Hobart K. Richey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 728 the RialtoVenice, FL 34285 (941) 484‑2246
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Venice
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Venice, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University |
| 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) | 1881681690 |
| 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