DR. RICHARD HIWATIG MEDINA DNP
NPI 1235734716
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Jacksonville, FL

Active since December 02, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
4144 HIGHWOOD DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216(904) 910-5414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 23, 2021, Dec 2, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Richard Hiwatig Medina Dnp NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD HIWATIG MEDINA DNP (NPI 1235734716) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN11011175) and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. He is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent's Riverside and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235734716
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD HIWATIG MEDINACredential: DNP
Location Address4144 HIGHWOOD DRJacksonville, FL 32216-3617
Mailing Address4144 Highwood DrJacksonville, FL 32216-3617 · (904) 910-5414
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateDecember 2, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1235734716 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · APRN11011175
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN9314274 (FL)
4144 HIGHWOOD DR, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Hiwatig Medina Dnp 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 ID5597171934
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210309001790

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Medina reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
4201 BELFORT RD
Jacksonville, FL 32216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 177 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 2

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine 00630
Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100040
Location1 Shircliff WayJacksonville, FL 32204 · Duval County
Emergency services

Ascension St Vincent's Southside

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100307
Location4201 Belfort RdJacksonville, FL 32216 · Duval County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County

Acute Care Hospitals · St Johns, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100361
Location205 Trinity WaySt Johns, FL 32259 · St. Johns County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32216 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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 Medina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Medina is 1235734716. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 2, 2020.

Where is Richard Medina located?

Richard Medina practices at 4144 Highwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32216. The listed phone number is (904) 910-5414.

What is Richard Medina's specialty?

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

Is Richard Medina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Medina 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 organization bills Medicare for Richard Medina's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Medina reassigns Medicare benefits to North Florida Anesthesia Consultants Inc (Jacksonville, FL). The 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 Medina's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Medina accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Richard Medina 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 Medina affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Medina is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, Ascension St Vincent's Southside and Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Medina was last updated on January 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.