Quick answers
- Does Robert K. Durnford Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert K. Durnford Iii 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 Robert K. Durnford Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 394 Original Medicare patients and 7,762 services for Robert K. Durnford Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert K. Durnford Iii's NPI number?
- 1922095827. 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 Robert K. Durnford Iii, 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 | 394 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,762 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)1,990 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)122 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)111 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)106 services
- Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (43248)63 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis42%
- Depression21%
- Diabetes20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Hospitals where Robert K. Durnford Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert K. Durnford Iii 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.
- Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center & Childs HospitalSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500054
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert K. Durnford Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 W 8th AveSpokane, WA 99204 (509) 838‑5950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert K. Durnford Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spokane Digestive Disease Center PS39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Spokane
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spokane Digestive Disease Center PS
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922095827 |
| 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