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RICHARD CRANSON BIRD M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1316040603
Internal Medicine in Dorchester, MA

Active since September 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UPHAM'S CORNER HEALTH CENTER, 500 COLUMBIA ROAD, MAIL STOP 415-01, DORCHESTER, MA 02125(617) 287-8000(617) 740-8070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Richard Cranson Bird M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

RICHARD CRANSON BIRD M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1316040603) is an individual internal medicine provider in Dorchester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (75492) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316040603
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD CRANSON BIRDCredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location AddressUPHAM'S CORNER HEALTH CENTER, 500 COLUMBIA ROAD, MAIL STOP 415-01Dorchester, MA 02125
Mailing AddressUpham's Corner Health Center, 500 Columbia Road, Mail Stop 415-01Dorchester, MA 02125 · (781) 367-1245 · Fax (781) 646-5770
Phone(617) 287-8000
Fax(617) 740-8070
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2012
✔ NPI 1316040603 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 75492
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0500X · License 75492 (MA)
UPHAM'S CORNER HEALTH CENTER, 500 COLUMBIA ROAD, Dorchester, MA 02125
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3108490MA · Mass Health, Medicaid

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Cranson Bird M.d., M.p.h. 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 ID547202533
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050601000092
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.

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
63 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02125 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers14 claims37 services$4.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Bird's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bird is 1316040603. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2006.

Where is Richard Bird located?

Richard Bird practices at Upham's Corner Health Center, 500 Columbia Road Mail Stop 415-01, Dorchester, MA 02125. The listed phone number is (617) 287-8000.

What is Richard Bird's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Richard Bird enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Bird 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 Bird accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Richard Bird 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 Bird affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Bird is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bird was last updated on February 23, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.