David Richards, MD
NPI 1255536215 · Internal Medicine Physician · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Richards, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1255536215).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255536215
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2010010506 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 113 | 33 |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 107 | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 53 | 14 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 47 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 45 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-19
- Last updated
- 2021-07-22
- Certified
- 2021-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Richards's NPI number?
- David Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255536215, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Richards's specialty?
- David Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Richards located?
- David Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4767.
- What is David Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Richards is (847) 342-1554.
- Does David Richards accept Medicare?
- David Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — David Richards's NPI (1255536215) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.