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General Surgery

Richard P. Richardson, MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, AL · Huntsville, AL · Fayetteville, TN · Alabama, Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Richard P. Richardson, MD is a general surgeon at 201 Sivley Rd SW, Suite 320, Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone: (256) 265-4600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard P. Richardson had 308 Original Medicare patients and 498 services. NPI 1902888738. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard P. Richardson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard P. Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard P. Richardson 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 P. Richardson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 498 services for Richard P. Richardson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard P. Richardson's NPI number?
1902888738. 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 P. Richardson, 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 patients308
Services billed to Medicare498
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)331 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)28 services
  3. Partial removal of breast (19301)20 services
  4. X-ray of surgical specimen (76098)18 services
  5. Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)17 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Diabetes31%

Hospitals where Richard P. Richardson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard P. Richardson 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.

  • Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
  • Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
  • Lincoln Medical CenterFayetteville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440102

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard P. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard P. Richardson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • HH Physicians Network108 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Huntsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in HH Physicians Network

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCollege Of Physicians And Surgeons (iowa)
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902888738
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians