KEVIN A RICHARDSON MD
NPI 1861496762
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Albuquerque, NM

Q: What is Kevin Richardson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Richardson is 1861496762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2005.

Q: What is Kevin Richardson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Richardson was last updated on January 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since June 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

502 ELM ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102(505) 841-1000(505) 843-2592 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Kevin A Richardson Md NPPES

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

KEVIN A RICHARDSON MD (NPI 1861496762) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (2001-290) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861496762

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameKEVIN A RICHARDSONCredential: MD

Location Address502 ELM ST NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102-2512

Mailing Address502 Elm St NeAlbuquerque, NM 87102-2512 · (505) 841-1000 · Fax (505) 843-2956

Phone(505) 841-1000

Fax(505) 843-2592

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1861496762 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · 2001-290✔ Licensed in VA · 0101287810✔ Licensed in IL · 036125892

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

502 ELM ST NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11880 AMHERST ST STE 310WINCHESTER, VA 22601 · Phone (540) 536-6721 · Fax (540) 536-6724

Location 21840 AMHERST STWinchester, VA 22601-2808 · Phone (540) 536-8000 · Fax (540) 536-7780

Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidJ1459NM

Other01618941IL · Bluecross Blueshield

Medicaid036125892IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma.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

Kevin A Richardson 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 ID1153405436

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160130000041, I20260112001400

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

60 services60 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

40 services40 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

16 services14 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lovelace Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number320009

Location601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services

Winchester Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winchester, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490005

Location1840 Amherst StWinchester, VA 22601 · Winchester City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87102 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

$166.80 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $41.70 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.00 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.53

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

98%342 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

41%115 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%131 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

69%265 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

34%212 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 26 patients

92%26 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

69%265 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

34%265 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

45%265 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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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.

DR. BRENDAN J CAVANAUGH MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)