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RICHARD A KUSHNICK MD
NPI 1144285974
Anesthesiology in Oakland Park, FL

Active since April 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
5757 N DIXIE HWY, C/O NORTH RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334(954) 776-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Richard A Kushnick Md NPPES

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

RICHARD A KUSHNICK MD (NPI 1144285974) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Oakland Park, Florida, licensed in Texas (G3014) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Froedtert South Inc., and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144285974
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A KUSHNICKCredential: MD
Location Address5757 N DIXIE HWY, C/O NORTH RIDGE MEDICAL CENTEROakland Park, FL 33334-4135
Mailing Address4631 Nw 31st Ave, C/o Anesco Anesthesia AssocFort Lauderdale, FL 33309-3433 · (954) 485-5666 · Fax (954) 484-1651
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1144285974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · G3014✔ Licensed in FL · ME46481✔ Licensed in WI · 102068-875
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5757 N DIXIE HWY, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112222 Merit Dr Ste 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294 · Phone (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 715-9976

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1144285974WI
Medicaid048412100FL

Accepted 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

Richard A Kushnick Md 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 ID9335035526
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241111002986
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Kushnick reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
3601 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, SUITES 4 & 5
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Specialty
5 W SAMPLE RD
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6646 ATLANTIC AVE STE 200
Delray Beach, FL 33446
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
401 SW 42ND AVE STE 201
Coral Gables, FL 33134
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2333 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 110
Tampa, FL 33603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9555 76TH ST
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 210 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 3,983 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
59 services56 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Froedtert South Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Pleasant Prairie, WI
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number520021
Location9555 76th StPleasant Prairie, WI 53158 · Kenosha County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Anesthesiology
5757 N DIXIE HWY, C/O NORTH RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Counselor (Mental Health)
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Counselor (Mental Health)
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Emergency Medicine
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
5757 N DIXIE HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334

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 Kushnick's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kushnick is 1144285974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006.

Where is Richard Kushnick located?

Richard Kushnick practices at 5757 N Dixie Hwy C/O North Ridge Medical Center, Oakland Park, FL 33334. The listed phone number is (954) 776-6000.

What is Richard Kushnick's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Kushnick enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kushnick 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 Kushnick's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Kushnick reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Anesco North Broward LLC (Ft Lauderdale, FL), William J Rand Mdpa (Pompano Beach, FL), Minimally Invasive Surgicenter Of Delray LLC (Delray Beach, FL), East Coast Anesthesia LLC (Coral Gables, FL), Anesthesiology Professional Services, Inc. (Tampa, FL) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kushnick's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Kushnick accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Richard Kushnick 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.

Is Richard Kushnick affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Kushnick is affiliated with Froedtert South Inc..

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kushnick was last updated on October 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 days 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.