James Richards, M.D.
NPI 1235227778 · Specialist · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Richards, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1235227778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235227778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G37794 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
17,373 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 1,220 | $52 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 1,209 | $54 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,207 | $66 |
| Care Management Services for Behavioral Health Conditions, 20 Minutes Or More Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional99484 | 912 | $57 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 664 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 474 | 131 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 182 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 175 | 44 |
| Metformin Hcl | 172 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 138 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 124 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$689 across 14 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
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2012-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Richards's NPI number?
- James Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235227778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Richards's specialty?
- James Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Richards located?
- James Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 6222 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045-3801.
- What is James Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Richards is (310) 670-1840.
- Does James Richards accept Medicare?
- James Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — James Richards's NPI (1235227778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.