Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Ashford, C.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hazleton, PA

  • NPI 1679622054
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1740 E Broad St
Hazleton, PA 182015667
(570) 459-2901
fax (570) 459-6090
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178224903

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2020
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #TP005647B

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679622054. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
669
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$49,521
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 555 280 $80
84165 Protein measurement, serum 41 35 $15
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 28 20 $79
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 18 17 $15
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 15 $117
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report 12 11 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hazleton Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$200
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $99.99
Pfizer INC. 1 $99.95

By nature of payment

Education
$200

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
317
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$388,239
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 65 13 $53,790
Anastrozole Generic 61 13 $1,049
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 30 0 $124
Zarxio (Filgrastim-Sndz) Brand 21 0 $6,127
Mirtazapine Generic 20 0 $314
Prednisone Generic 19 0 $96
Warfarin Sodium Generic 18 0 $210
Tamoxifen Citrate Generic 16 0 $498
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 0 $115
Xtandi (Enzalutamide) Brand 15 0 $166,860

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Ashford's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ashford practices Nurse Practitioner in Hazleton, PA.
Where does Dr. Richard Ashford practice?
Dr. Richard Ashford practices at 1740 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA 182015667. Office phone: 5704592901.
What is Dr. Richard Ashford's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679622054, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ashford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ashford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ashford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Protein measurement, serum (HCPCS 84165); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.