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Diagnostic Radiology

Lafayette N. Richmond, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlevoix, MI · Kalkaska, MI · Cadillac, MI … · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Lafayette N. Richmond, MD is a radiologist at 1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: (231) 935-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lafayette N. Richmond had 3,161 Original Medicare patients and 4,469 services. NPI 1992729115. 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 Lafayette N. Richmond, 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 Lafayette N. Richmond accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lafayette N. Richmond 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 Lafayette N. Richmond see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,161 Original Medicare patients and 4,469 services for Lafayette N. Richmond. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lafayette N. Richmond's NPI number?
1992729115. 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 Lafayette N. Richmond, 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 patients3,161
Services billed to Medicare4,469
Different services or procedures93
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)659 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)631 services
  3. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)467 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)463 services
  5. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)177 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Anxiety34%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Lafayette N. Richmond works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lafayette N. Richmond 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lafayette N. Richmond is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lafayette N. Richmond as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Grand Traverse Radiologists PC32 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Traverse City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Grand Traverse Radiologists PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992729115
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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