Richard A Augustus, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Caldwell, ID

Richard A Augustus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Caldwell, Idaho. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice West Valley Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 459-4667.

Richard A Augustus is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M7291) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699717793.

Contact Information

Richard A Augustus, MD
1717 Arlington Ave,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4802
(208) 459-4667
(208) 459-3372



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard A Augustus
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard A Augustus attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699717793
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/11/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113917592
  • Enrollment ID: I20040517000984

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard A Augustus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699717793NPI-NPPES
003561800MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine M7291 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Valley Medical Associates Inc99314672899

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWest Valley Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164936720
PECOS PAC ID: 9931467289
Enrollment ID: O20171214002975

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard A Augustus, MD
1717 Arlington Ave,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4802

Ph: (208) 455-4082
Richard A Augustus, MD
1717 Arlington Ave,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4802

Ph: (208) 459-4667

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