RICHARD D. PATTEN M.D. – NPI #1992813042
Internal Medicine

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICHARD PATTEN is a physician located in BURLINGTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992813042 to RICHARD PATTEN on August 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RA0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 21, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD PATTEN below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD D. PATTEN

NPI Number
1992813042
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD D. PATTEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
41 MALL RD
LAHEY CLINIC
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Phone: (781) 744-8000 Fax: (781) 744-5261
4 Other location(s):
732 Harrison Avenue, FL 3
Preston Bldg
Boston, MA 02118-2309
Phone: (617) 638-7490
Fax: (617) 414-8742
736 Cambridge St Fl 2
Bldg C 7th FL
Brighton, MA 02135-2907
Phone: (617) 789-2344
Fax: (617) 789-2975
830 Oak St Ste 205W
Brockton, MA 02301-1191
Phone: (508) 583-4440
Fax: (508) 583-7401
72 Washington St
Taunton, MA 02780-2491
Phone: (508) 880-0077
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 21, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD PATTEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMA110055346A
medicaidNH3072809
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RA0001X
- Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Primary)		 MA 75891
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 NH 14263

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD PATTEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CARNEY HOSPITAL
      2100 DORCHESTER AVENUE
      BOSTON, MA 02124
    • LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON
      41 & 45 MALL ROAD
      BURLINGTON, MA 01803
    • NASHOBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      200 GROTON ROAD
      AYER, MA 01432
    • ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER
      736 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      BRIGHTON, MA 02135

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