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MR. RICHARD THOMAS COMBS PA-C
NPI 1972984037
Physician Assistant in Tok, AK

Active since June 15, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MP 123 GLENN HWY, TOK, AK 99780(907) 883-5855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. Richard Thomas Combs Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD THOMAS COMBS PA-C (NPI 1972984037) is an individual physician assistant in Tok, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (2417) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Kenai, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972984037
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD THOMAS COMBSCredential: PA-C
Location AddressMP 123 GLENN HWYTok, AK 99780
Mailing Address4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508-5926 · (907) 729-1973
Phone(907) 883-5855
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1972984037 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 2417
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
MP 123 GLENN HWY, Tok, AK 99780
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 110128 Kenai Spur HwyKenai, AK 99611-7807 · Phone (907) 714-5740 · Fax (907) 714-5240

Other Identifiers 3

Other2417AK · Physician Assistant-alaska Medical Borad
Other1121583AK · State License
Medicaid1630518AK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

Mr. Richard Thomas Combs Pa-c 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 ID3870807365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160310002399
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 3

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.

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.
31 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
27 services24 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
19 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99780 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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

BRENT JAY MEREDITH MD
Family Medicine
MP 123 GLENN HWY
TOK, AK 99780
Southeast Fairbanks (907) 883-5855
DR. MOLLY HUTSINPILLER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
MP 123 GLENN HWY
TOK, AK 99780
Southeast Fairbanks (907) 883-5855

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 Combs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Combs is 1972984037. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2015.

Where is Richard Combs located?

Richard Combs practices at Mp 123 Glenn Hwy, Tok, AK 99780. The listed phone number is (907) 883-5855.

What is Richard Combs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Richard Combs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Combs 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 Combs accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Richard Combs 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Combs was last updated on April 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.