Quick answers
- Does Richard R. Crooks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard R. Crooks 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 R. Crooks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 464 Original Medicare patients and 1,133 services for Richard R. Crooks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard R. Crooks's NPI number?
- 1912971201. 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 R. Crooks, 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 | 464 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,133 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)130 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)113 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)77 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Anxiety18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard R. Crooks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1239 Cedar RdChesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 549‑9935
- 1605 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 721‑0512
- 2425 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321 (757) 215‑1800
- 332 Newtown RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 473‑8400
- 3432 Holland RdVirginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 468‑1855
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard R. Crooks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC289 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Chesapeake
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesapeake, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912971201 |
| 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