Richard Stuart Fox, M.D.

Plastic Surgery

Richard Stuart Fox is a Plastic Surgery specialist based in Fall River, MA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(508) 235-5229Fall River, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 51 years in plastic surgery, Richard Stuart Fox, M.D. is a long-established plastic surgeon in Fall River. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, tobacco, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 8 Plastic Surgery providers in MASee all Plastic Surgery in Fall River51+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 131dNPPES updated 2026-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

851 Middle St Ste 3500, Fall River, MA 02721-1786

Fax: (508) 235-5106
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.83%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

0.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

36

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

93

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,683

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $220k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Mood Disorders.

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
75%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Mood Disorders
58%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-31%)39%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-39%)31%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-39%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1975

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

  2. Board certified · Jan 11, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Taxonomy: 208200000X

Education & Training

Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1975)

Virtual Plastic Surgery Care With Richard Stuart Fox

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Stuart Fox for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Fall River required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Richard Stuart Fox

NPI records show Dr. Fox as active with telehealth listed in Fall River, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 235-5229.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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