Quick answers
- Does Richard H. Alfred accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Alfred may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard H. Alfred see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 258 Original Medicare patients and 1,162 services for Richard H. Alfred. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard H. Alfred's NPI number?
- 1972526291. 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 H. Alfred, 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 | 258 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,162 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| 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)243 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)243 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)218 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)65 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)56 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Richard H. Alfred works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard H. Alfred 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
- Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330222
- Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation CenterSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330406
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard H. Alfred is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 125 Harry Howard AveHudson, NY 12534 (800) 479‑7695
- 1367 Washington Ave, Suite 200Albany, NY 12206 (518) 489‑2666
- 4 Medical Park Dr, Suite 200Malta, NY 12020 (518) 289‑2171
- 989 Route 146, Suite 200Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 383‑0617
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard H. Alfred as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Select PT, Ot and SLP Rehabilitation Ny, PLLC301 clinicians in the group
- Capital Region Orthopaedic Associates, PC67 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hudson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hudson, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Select PT, Ot and SLP Rehabilitation Ny, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972526291 |
| 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