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DR. RICHARD LOUIS FAIOLA MD
NPI 1689626392
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Bellingham, WA

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2016 MT BAKER HWY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226(360) 888-0005(360) 740-0555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Louis Faiola Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD LOUIS FAIOLA MD (NPI 1689626392) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00019469) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689626392
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD LOUIS FAIOLACredential: MD
Location Address2016 MT BAKER HWYBellingham, WA 98226-7913
Mailing Address1995 Bishop RdChehalis, WA 98532-8746 · (360) 740-0888 · Fax (360) 740-0555
Phone(360) 888-0005
Fax(360) 740-0555
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1689626392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00019469
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License XXXXXXXXXX (WA)
2016 MT BAKER HWY, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Other Identifiers 2

Other6622FAWA · Rider
Medicaid8576483WA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Louis Faiola Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98226 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$61.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$45.37 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 Faiola's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Faiola is 1689626392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Richard Faiola located?

Richard Faiola practices at 2016 Mt Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226. The listed phone number is (360) 888-0005.

What is Richard Faiola's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Richard Faiola enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Faiola is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Faiola was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.