John Richards, M.D.
NPI 1225051097 · Adult Medicine Physician · Longview, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Richards, M.D. is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Longview, WA (NPI 1225051097).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225051097
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 15784 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,203 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 536 | $9 |
| 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 | 522 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 404 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 345 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 126 | $121 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 300 | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 232 | 55 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 216 | 65 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 214 | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 196 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 54 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2017-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Richards's NPI number?
- John Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225051097, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Richards's specialty?
- John Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Richards located?
- John Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1106 Douglas St, Longview, WA 98632-2429.
- What is John Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Richards is (360) 423-9229.
- Does John Richards accept Medicare?
- John Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — John Richards's NPI (1225051097) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.