Richard Ashford, C.R.N.P.
NPI 1679622054 · Nurse Practitioner · Hazleton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ashford, C.R.N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Hazleton, PA (NPI 1679622054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679622054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- C.R.N.P.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TP005647B (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
718 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 510 | $78 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 146 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 26 | $116 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 25 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $146 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 47 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 44 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 | — |
| Ruxolitinib Phosphatebrand: Jakafi | 18 | — |
| Dexamethasone | 17 | — |
| Hydroxyurea | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-09
- Last updated
- 2020-08-11
- Certified
- 2020-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ashford's NPI number?
- Richard Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679622054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ashford's specialty?
- Richard Ashford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Ashford located?
- Richard Ashford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1740 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA 18201-5667.
- What is Richard Ashford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ashford is (570) 459-2901.
- Does Richard Ashford accept Medicare?
- Richard Ashford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ashford's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ashford's NPI (1679622054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.