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DR. RICHARD W MACDONALD DC
NPI 1013978238
Chiropractor in Altoona, PA

Active since March 29, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
332 W PLANK RD, ALTOONA, PA 16602(814) 941-5353(814) 941-5039 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Richard W Macdonald Dc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD W MACDONALD DC (NPI 1013978238) is an individual chiropractor in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (DC 006800L) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013978238
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD W MACDONALDCredential: DC
Location Address332 W PLANK RDAltoona, PA 16602
Mailing Address332 W Plank RdAltoona, PA 16602 · (814) 941-5353 · Fax (814) 941-5039
Phone(814) 941-5353
Fax(814) 941-5039
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPalmer College Chiropractic - West SunnyvaleGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1013978238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · DC 006800L
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
332 W PLANK RD, Altoona, PA 16602
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid0016360920002PA
Medicaid017440440001PA
OtherMA744433Bshield
OtherAD126072Bshield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard W Macdonald Dc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436310505
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120417000418

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Macdonald reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advanced Chiropractic Of Altoona
1.1 mi
Chiropractor
8 SHERATON DR
Altoona, PA 16601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053526681 (814) 941-5353
Maccro PC
87 mi
Chiropractor
700 LINCOLN AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
NPI 1306244124 (412) 766-5577

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
133 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. TIMOTHY JASON CLAYTON D.C.
Chiropractor
332 W PLANK RD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 941-5353
DR. BRANDON M TRAFICANTE DC
Chiropractor
332 W PLANK RD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 941-5353
DR. LAURA ANNE BELL D.C.
Chiropractor
332 W PLANK RD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 941-5353
DR. NICHOLAS JAMES MADDEN D.O.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
332 W PLANK RD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 400-3569
AT HOLDING COMPANY PLLC
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
332 W PLANK RD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 400-3569
ENVISION LASER CENTERS, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
332 W PLANK RD
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Blair County (814) 942-4001

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Macdonald's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Macdonald is 1013978238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2006.

Where is Richard Macdonald located?

Richard Macdonald practices at 332 W Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602. The listed phone number is (814) 941-5353.

What is Richard Macdonald's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Richard Macdonald enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Macdonald is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Macdonald's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Macdonald reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Advanced Chiropractic Of Altoona (Altoona, PA) and Maccro PC (Pittsburgh, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Macdonald's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Macdonald accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Richard Macdonald as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Macdonald was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.