RICHARD C ALES
NPI 1215903679
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Fort Campbell, KY

Active since February 27, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
650 JOEL DR, FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223(270) 798-8372(270) 956-0180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2024, Mar 18, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Richard C Ales NPPES

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

RICHARD C ALES (NPI 1215903679) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, licensed in Texas (709166) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215903679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD C ALES
Location Address650 JOEL DRFort Campbell, KY 42223-5318
Mailing Address45 Ne Loop 410, Ste 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5831 · (210) 375-7790
Fax(270) 956-0180
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2024
NPI 1215903679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in TX · 709166
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
650 JOEL DR, Fort Campbell, KY 42223

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · Phone (210) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-4775

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard C Ales 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 ID749374619
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120713000255

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 procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
53 services53 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope 00912
This procedure involves the use of anesthesia to ensure comfort while an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the bladder. It's a minimally invasive approach to maintain bladder health.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42223 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Registered Nurse
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Military Hospital
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Nurse Practitioner
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Counselor (Professional)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Social Worker (Clinical)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223

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 Ales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ales is 1215903679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is Richard Ales located?

Richard Ales practices at 650 Joel Dr, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. The listed phone number is (270) 798-8372.

What is Richard Ales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Richard Ales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ales 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.

What insurance does Richard Ales accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Richard Ales 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 Ales affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Ales is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ales was last updated on December 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.