RICHARD HAMNER MD
NPI 1588660401
Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: What is Richard Hamner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Hamner is 1588660401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.

Q: What is Richard Hamner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Hamner was last updated on February 22, 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.

Active since June 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1661 SOQUEL DR STE D, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 479-6603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Richard Hamner Md NPPES

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

RICHARD HAMNER MD (NPI 1588660401) is an individual hospitalist provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A66513) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588660401

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD HAMNERCredential: MD

Location Address1661 SOQUEL DR STE DSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1709

Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408

Phone(831) 479-6603

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2021

✔ NPI 1588660401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A66513

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License A66513 (CA)

1661 SOQUEL DR STE D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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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 Hamner 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 ID9830153022

PECOS Enrollment IDI20041117000535

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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

510 services179 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

129 services121 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

102 services99 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

86 services45 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95065 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

$141.77 typical visit price

range $62.97 – $186.69

Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$109.72 typical visit price

range $21.02 – $153.16

Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)

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 2

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier16 claims16 services$88.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$34.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

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